Comments on: Helping a Toddler Gain Weight

By: Timi Lee

Timi Lee — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:59:37 +0000

My daughter is 2 and still weighs 20 lbs! She’s beautiful, healthy, and happy–I’ve been told that is the best evidence she’s not lacking in anything. Still, it is very frustrating to prepare food for her that remains untouched. I have learned that, to accomodate her, placing finger foods in small bowls I leave around the room helps her to snack when she’s ready. Not too much of the sweets and I’ll make funny faces when I eat something crunchy to get her interested. Best of luck figuring out other methods!

By: krys

krys — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:45:27 +0000

My daughter is 17 mos old and barely tips the scale at 17 lbs. She was a preemie born at 2 lbs 9 oz. I am trying all sorts of ways to increase her weight. She will eat, but nothing seems to add the pounds. Other than being small, she is a very happy baby and has met her other milestones (walking, development, etc.)

What are some of the fruits and meats you found that were high in calories. Also do you know of any reading materials that could assist me.

Thanks

By: jovi

jovi — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:08:41 +0000

My daughter is the same way. She is 17 mos old and weighs 18.6. She eats everything that is given to her and then some. I guess I’ll have to really look into the nutritional facts.

By: brit

brit — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:47:41 +0000

I feel your pain! but thanks for the great tips, i’ll be trying them with my son.

I try to feed my son healthy snacks when he *has* to sit down – like when he’s in the stroller, or riding in the car, or waiting for an appointment. if there’s nothing else to do, he’ll usually have something to eat.