my 3yr old has been failure to thrive since a yr old she now weighs 31lbs but has to drink 1-2 pediasures aday
she has epilepsy and aspirates on liquids (thin)
she eats very little and I have tried to get her to eat more
the dr is questioing a feeding tube but I guess the whole thing is really scareing me please if anyone has ideas to void a tube
2006-11-13 15:37:48 · 12 answers · asked by alew 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Update the Dr said if she drops any weight at all even a pound they will insert a feeding tube no choice
2006-11-17 08:55:01 · update #1
well my daughter will be 3 next month and she is 30 pounds
2006-11-13 17:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by Trisha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was failure to thrive at a year old due to weight. It wasn't until she was 3 that we found the real cause. She had a kidney blockage that was overlooked. We spent 300.00 a month to have the pediasure special ordered.
My daughter was always on the 1st to 5th percentile and sometimes below it.
I say if you can avoid the tube... do it.
I had them do a genetic study of my daughter. Through this they found that her bone grew slower then her actually chronological age. So in other words she was 3 years 3 months at the time of the graph/test and her bones were actually only 1 year 9 months.
Her weight was considered death like for her age... But
When placed on a chart of a 1 year 9 month old child my daughter measured 50% for her height and weight.
I would say being that small creates a high risk for your daughter when illness hits. Unless she is genetically small aside from her illnesses.
Another supplement you can ask to have added to your daughters diet is something called Duo Cal if they haven't already prescribed it. It is a fat/calorie substance.
Email me if you would like to talk more. I can plot your daughter onto a chart if you would like ( i need her exact age and weight and height.
I can also offer you more ideas.
2006-11-13 16:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by erinjl123456 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know of a supplement called Resource 1.5 and know a few people who have seen excellent results for their child's weight gain with it. It's similar to Pediasure, but with more calories. I'm not sure; however, if it's right for a child who has trouble with aspiration. If you'd like more information from these parents, please visit www.specialparent.org It's an online support group for parents of children with disabilities and special needs. There are also parents there with children who have seizures as well.
I'm really sorry that the g-tube has been mentioned. At the support group mentioned above, there are also children who have g-tubes; and some who have avoided it. I'm sure they'll be able to support you with that also.
I wish I had more direct experience to offer you. GOOD LUCK with your daughter. I hope you find a solution that works best for her.
2006-11-14 18:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by Marie K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
31 pounds seems very normal, my daughter is now 4 & weighs 30lbs, he doctor says she is just tiny & very healthy. Also my daughters first ped. had her drinking pediasure as well, then we switched & found out pediasure is the exact same a slim fast, a bunch of empty calories & loaded w/ carbs. None of which is going to help your daugheter if she has failure to thrive. Talk to a ped. there are so many Rx supplement drinks that would be much more bennificial for her
2006-11-13 15:41:32 · answer #4 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say how tall your daughter was, but 31 lbs seems fairly normal to me. My friend's daughter is 3 1/2 and just now hit 40 lbs, but she seems to have a heavier bone structure, so I think that accounts for some of it. I wouldn't imagine that a feeding tube would be necessary for your daughter.
2006-11-13 19:22:24 · answer #5 · answered by AshletD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think age is the issue here, bmi is more important in determining health. I provided a link below to a calculator. Have you gotten a 2nd opinion about the feeding tube? I would never have ANY type of procedure done on any person without a 2nd opinion.
2006-11-13 15:48:34 · answer #6 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son will be 3 in 2 weeks. He weighs about 33lbs. My niece is 3 and only weighs like 26 lbs.
That sounds pretty normal.
2006-11-14 00:33:19 · answer #7 · answered by njyecats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the site below, it may send you in the right direction. There are many variables as to what is healthy weight for a 3 year old.
Here is another link http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/major/nhanes/growthcharts/clinical_charts.htm
2006-11-13 15:47:05 · answer #8 · answered by Monte T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 3 year old is 45 pounds. She's not over weight at all and completely healthy to our knowledge.
2006-11-14 02:37:22 · answer #9 · answered by andi b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes 31 pounds? how tall is she? my daughter is 3 years and 10 months...and shes 44 pounds and 42 inches. I dont think 31 pounds is really that bad...have you tried getting her a lot more fruits and meaty stuff? like chili? or something i really am not sure...goodluck to you
2006-11-13 15:46:35 · answer #10 · answered by cutenwild1769 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋