Hi is my daughter the right size she 3 and about 32 inches i think and 30 pounds.?

Question

I'm worried because my son and other daughter are chubby compared to her. Jade did have heart surgery when she was 1 day old that might be why i worry so much about her. Like I said I think she is around 32 inches tall and 30 pounds. Is it also normal for her spine to protrude alittle? Its done it for as long as i can remember. SHe has no eating problems, shes not picky she wil eat jut about anything so I know its not from anything like that. Please give me your opionion, thanks.

Oops sorry i made a mistake she is just between 35-36 inches, dont know what i was thinking. She is just a couple inches below my 4 year old, which is 39inches and 40 pounds.

Answer 1

as long as the doctor says she is fine and she is eating she is fine. Some kids are just smaller than others.

Answer 2

The wieght seems completely normal. My friend as a 4 year old girl was has been 25 pounds for a year now, and she is completely healthy.
She is a little short...my daughter is over 28 inches tall and she is 10.5 months old! But she just might be a short person.

If you have any concerns, ask her doctor. But if there were any underlining problems, I'm sure your doctor would have already picked up on them.

Answer 3

She is fine. My son turned 3 in Aug and is 36 1/2 inches and about 35 pounds. He is small for his age, but he was also born almost 3 months early. As long as her doctor says she is healthy don't worry.

Answer 4

She is somewhat overweight. My guys are 20 months old 32" and 24 pounds. They seem about perfect in weight. They have some chub to them, but are not overweight. At the same weight I have to think your daughter must appear overweight. I recommend cutting refined carbs, even limiting fruit. Not get rid of entirely, but focus on tofu, chicken, beans, eggs and veggies. No fruit juice, no sugary foods. Carbs (starches) should be whole grain and make up less than 1/2 of her total diet. It is too easy too make carbs the focus. Offer a meat, fresh produce, and whole grain at each meal. Give 2 cups of whole milk a day and unlimited water. Fat is fine, cheese, butter should not be limited. But carbs should. Let her eat all she wants, but offer only the healthiest of foods. Juice, refined white flour and sugar are the usual culprits to cause a child to be overweight. It also sets them up for unhealthy eating in the future. Fat is good for brain development and makes one feel full, so don't limit her fat intake at this age. If she is overweight from eating veggies and proteins and whole grains then that is fine. She will lose it later if she eats properly. But if she is drinking juice and eating cheetos and chips she will likely continue to gain as preschoolers tend to get really obsessed with these foods.

Answer 5

She sounds fine to me; I wouldn't worry!

My son will be 3 in February and he's (a big boy) at 33 pounds and 36 inches.

Answer 6

all kids are different. my son 2 yrs old. is 26 lbs and my 10 month old is 19 lbs. and my two yr old eats like crazy.
it also depends on how tall you and your childs father is.
here is a website that might help. the chart is what doctors go by.
http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/growthcharts2/l/bl_ibw_calc.htm

Answer 7

my daughter is 3 and is 24.7 lbs and 34 inches and our doctor said she is pretty small but as long as she's the right weight for her height there's nothing to worry about
however i'm 4'10" 90lbs and i'm 26
talk to her doctor about her spine

Answer 8

It sounds normal to me, my son is about 26 pounds, and he is almost 3. I would ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Answer 9

She seems a little short for her age, but that's NORMAL, my daughter is tall for her age. However, her weight is just fine for her height :) No worries.