My daughter has always been very large for her age, but does this mean that she will continue being big?

Question

My 19 month old daugher is now 36 lbs and 34" tall. Compared to her cousins and other toddlers her age or even older, I always hear the remarks that she is huge. She is not overly chubby by any means, and she has always been a bigger baby; she was born at 8 lbs, 12 oz and 23.5" long. I've spoken with her pediatrician and she doesn't think this is abnormal, but has always told her father and I that our daughter was out of the 100% range for her age. I'm a little concerned, as we are both small people and I've never dealt with a weight problem. I know how cruel kids can be in school, and I wouldn't want my daughter having to be extremely tall or overweight (although no matter what we support her and love her). I'm hoping after her toddler years that she'll start slowing down and will be about the same size as other children her age. Does anyone have children who have been larger, and how did you deal with it? Did they eventually even out? I'd appreciate all help.

Answer 1

She's going to be tall and proportionate for height. Just feed her healthy foods and keep her active and she will never be overweight. Weight issues are a family thing both heredity and learned behaviors. You don't see a large kid who eats well and are active unless their is a disorder and I doubt your daughter has one. Most likely she is just going to be tall being 34" at 19 months. Don't worry and just teach her healthy habits and never let her know you have a concern regarding weight because it will effect her later on.

Answer 2

My son was 7 ib 13 oz, and 21 inches when he was born. There is large size and height on both sides of the family, and right from the start my son was off the charts for height and weight - he still is.

My doctor is not that concerned because as long as he is still following the curve, he is doing ok. He's just large for his size.

Now he is 3 feet 11 inches, and weighs 35 kg - which I think is over 70 pounds, at age 4 and a half years. But he is also very stocky, and very very strong.

My son is in kindergarten and already after the first term he said he doesnt want to go back because he was teased. I'm still deciding what to do about kindergarten as this only came up tonight. Kindergarten starts the new term tomorrow.

Answer 3

My middle child was a large baby. While born at only 6lbs by the time he was a year he looked as if he were 3 and the twin to my 3 year old. This was the case for many years, until about 4. And while he was not a fat baby he was a big baby, now at age 10 he is tall and lean and a solid 70 lbs, he is taller and heavier than his older brother but still in line with many of our relatives from my husbands side of the family. (He is still in the 90% tile for height and weight). He is healthy, active and I have never had a health concern. Hope this eased your worries a Little ...5 foot 2 mom 6 foot dad

Answer 4

When my little one was that age I let her sit on the potty when she wanted to. She didn't recognize wet diapers either. She is almost 2 and still not trained. I'm not worried about it. If she can't tell you she has to go don't try to seriously train her yet it will be frustrating for you and her both. My oldest was 95 % in height so people thought she should be further along then she was. You know her best. Ignore the pressure. No two children are alike or will train the same. Any comparisions would be like apples to oranges. My oldest didn't talk a lot. My younger one talked nonstop. My littlest doesn't complete the words she uses. Everyone is diffrent. You know her best. Trust yourself to know when to train her and help her with her words. She is still a baby.

Answer 5

I am 17 years old and I was always big for my age, I still am! lol When I was in the younger years through elementary though I was a giant compared to the rest of the kids and even though I'm a boy and things are different for boys than girls there are also many similarities. As far as ridicule goes you dont have to worry about kids her own age getting her in trouble or causing trouble for her what you have to wory about is older kids. When I was in 3rd grade there would be 6th graders that tried to fight with me and I would often get hurt. One thing my parents never taught me how to do was fight back and I wish they had because a lot of those kids I grew up with have no respect for me, they thought I was a wussie. So, I would teach your daughter how to DEFEND herself and teach her the difference between self-defense and being a bully, so as to prevent her from becoming that which you intend for her to avoid. Also to ATTEMPT to avoid this problem completely teach her not to hang out with kids that are older than her because that often leads to trouble as well. Still be sure to teach her self-defense though because young children are mean. I remember days when I had no idea what to do because I had bitten off more than I could chew and I had the crap beat outta me for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Now, I am only a little bigger than most kids my age which is different than when I was younger but I ouldnt worry about the ridicule from ages 6th grade and up. I hope I've helped you.

Answer 6

This is a really common concern. We have 2 very tall children, 2 medium sized children, and 2 short children. We love them all the same. But, you just have to have a little humore no matter the outcome. I was always small for my age and a little laugh didnt bother me. Just reasssure her throught her life that no matter what, it's whats on the inside that counts.
And i have my youngest son who is a little "chubby", but so was my eldest daughter, who has thinned out over the years. Some children just have their baby weight on hard, and then it takes them longer to spread out their baby weight and grow into themselves. Best of luck to your family.

good luck =)

Answer 7

my daughter is only 16 months and she was 31lbs at 14 months but when she was 9 months she weight 20lbs i was worried about her because am not on the chubby side not even her dad isnt so i just cut down on the milk and gav her juice and water and walked her place were she could like the corner shop or somert and then when she was 13 months i walked her every were i could until she got tried and the weight has just drop of her and naw she is 16 months she is 24lbs and healthy ( i think) so theres nothing to worrie about and i agree i only did this because children are nasty naw adays and i could see every one looking at my daughter weird and plus when she was that big i could hardly push her in her pram i was always tried throw pushing her

Answer 8

You need to monitor what she eats. Exercise and diet are habits that are never too early to start. See that she is eating 90% fruits & vegetables, put them in a blender as often as possible too. Stay away from the happy meals. Take her to the park to jump on the jumgle gym once or twice a month.

Answer 9

It doesn't necessarily mean she'll be big.
My daughter was in the 97th percentile for height when she was about 18 months old and now she's five years old and of average height and weight.
Don't be insulted when pple tell you she's huge they're trying to be nice. It's better than saying 'she's tiny' (ie.do you feed her, you negligent mother).

Answer 10

While the odds are yes, during puberty all can change. If this is a major concern, see her doctor and discuss various options like diet and working out.