My 15 month old toddler is slim in every way except his tummy which is very round. No one has ever commented on it and he eats a healthy diet.
2007-02-25 20:24:34 · 7 answers · asked by cam1 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Yeah all my babies had big bellys then they get skinny then you'll worry about that then they'll get a belly again. It seems to me that when I notice them getting skinny they start growing taller. Then they even out again and start getting a belly. Way normal.
2007-02-25 22:45:14 · answer #1 · answered by willy g 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My pediatrician told us that toddlers store their growth in their stomachs and that they will lose the bhudda belly in a couple years, it's a good thing, as opposed to in Africa, like someone mentioned, where it's more likey caused by malnourishment. My son has long chicken legs and a very round belly, it's pretty adorable.
2007-02-26 01:02:40 · answer #2 · answered by barnaclesally 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is just their baby fat :) As they become more active after learning to walk, the belly will gradually slim down, and should be gone by the time they start preschool :)
2007-02-25 23:40:57 · answer #3 · answered by Erika 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very normal and a good sign of great health! My 20-month-old daughter has the cutest little pot-belly going on... it's adorable... and she's very healthy, (not over-weight... she's in the 25% for her age). I think as adults we tend to keep our abdominal muscles pulled in... stand up once and completely relax... does it get bigger? Don't worry anymore... you have a healthy little one on your hands!
2007-02-27 00:03:33 · answer #4 · answered by THATgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal for todlers to have round bellies,in fect in the African babies it is more so,but with time it will go as there will be more walking and running for the baby to do.
2007-02-25 20:37:59 · answer #5 · answered by tash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, all babies keep what I term, a melon belly until they are about three years old. It's nothing to worry about.
2007-02-25 20:28:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
was he born with or does he have an ulcer. my son was like that. the doctor said to let it heal with no medication. he turned out fine.
2007-03-01 17:15:31 · answer #7 · answered by jai1603 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋