Toddlers Weight

A., I too have a big guy. He is almost 2 1/2 and is about 40 lbs. He is perfectly healthy and his ped. says he is doing fine. Just be sure to offer him healthy options and let him eat when he is hungry. Don't worry, mine has slowed his growth pattern quite a bit.

If it makes you feel better my daughter is 23 months old and is 33 1/2 lbs and 36.5 inches. She is off the charts. Let him it if it is healthy. If you think it is happening because of a change in the house then talk to the doctor. I would not be concerned though-he may just be having a growth spurt.

Hi there. My first advice would be to talk with his Dr. about his weight at his 2 year appointment if you truly are concerned. I personally wouldn't freak out though- my son was 28 lbs at 6 months old (yes, six months)- he's about to turn eight years old and is a string bean. Kids just go through spurts. If you can't wait until his 2 year appointment then give the DR a call for reassurance.

I don't have my son's measurements in front of me but he was a pretty big guys - I always recall him being in the 95% or so and according to the chart I checked 33 lbs is the 97th percentile. This is really a question for your pediatrician. My guess is that he will tell you not to worry much yet, but to make sure that he's not eating lots of junk and be sure you are filling him up with fiber rich foods, lean protein, and fruits and vegetables. I would limit the less healthy snacks and junk and make sure you are always offering the good stuff - it always surprises me what my kids like. Find the healthy stuff he likes and let him have at it ( my son LOVES raw broccoli, peppers, olives, and tomatoes) which are not always as convenient as say, an individual pack of teddy grahams, but I always feel much better when he's eating those things. Good luck - and like I said you really should talk to your pediatrician - he has a history of his previous growth and other measurements and can better judge if his weight is a problem.

Hi A.,

If your pediatrician isn't worried about it, you shouldn't either. My son is 22 months and is 35 pounds! His doctor always laughs at what a big boy he is but she isn't worried about him. I would talk to his doctor but if she isn't worried, then I am sure that he is fine. Good luck!

My son isn't big, but he has always been a BIG eater. The boy will eat sometimes almost non-stop from breakfast to lunch, eat a full lunch and then break until dinner. We only give him one sweet snack a day everything else is a more healthier choice. I keep fresh fruit in the house all the time, applesauce, fruit snacks, jello (sugar free), cups of jello with fruit in them, yogurt (gets the extra servings of milk in), 100% fruit popcicles and such. I would make sure he is eating healthy, but otherwise let him eat. Growth spurts will increase their hunger and their amount of sleep. I do also find that when my son is asking for food, he is sometimes sleepy. Make sure that he is getting enough sleep also. If I'm not mistaken he should still be getting 12-15 hours of sleep a day (this includes night and nap). I hope this helps. Good luck!

Hi A. I would talk to your doctor if you are concerned about him but I think he might just have a different body type maybe than the other kids. I have two children a 14 yr girl who is 5'5 and 114 lbs and a 7 yr boy who is 4'6 and 104 lbs. They are totally different. He looked like a 5 year old when he was 2-3 years old and his body is catching up to everything else now and is getting evenly proportioned. I know whenever he wants to eat alot (which comes in spirts) he's going thru a growth spurt. Just try and give him as much healthy none fotty food you can thats what I did. Hope I helped in some way.

I would take these concerns to your pediatrician. Every child is different and this could be normal or it could be overeating. You know your child well, so consult with the pediatrician who has been involved with your child and knows your child's growth history.

I had to laugh at this because my son just turned one on the 19th and at his dr appt last friday he weighed in at 29.8 lbs!! I dont think that you should be worried at all. He could be going through a growth spurt again! lol

make sure you keep healthy snacks carrots raisins ect DO NOT LET HIM GET WHAT HE WANTS BY THROWING A FIT!! kids these days are sooo used to eating junk.... ive have watched many shows about obese children and its very sad he will be at a higher risk for all sorts of illnesses..... its better to teach him healthy eating now when hes a toddler then fight it later on!

my daughter was just like yours. She was born 8 pounds, when i was preg i ate all the time, I was always hungry. When my daughter was born, they had to feed her, a half hour after her birth (which they never do), she wouldnt stop screaming until they did, she continued to eat for the first 3 years of her life.. she too was heavier and taller then other toddlers, everyone always said wow shes big... around the time she turned 4, she slowed down her eating, got taller and nows shes 6, shes taller then most her age.. but weight is no longer an issue. I too kept to the veggies and fruits, be easy on the milk consumption, my daughter was a milk junkie and i found that when she stopped drinking as much milk she slowed down her weight gain.. I gave my daughter fruit snacks thinking it was a healthy treat to find they are almost all sugar ! My son on the other hand weight 7 pounds at birth.. he is 4, and he eats all day from morning til night (he eats as much as my bf)... I give him very little junk.. he never stops all day and weight has never been an issue with him.. Dont panic.. im sure your baby will be fine.. each child is different, and just like adults through thier life, thier weight will go up and down. Also, for my daughter, I have found that in the winter when its cold, she tends to put on more weight, not as active. In the summer when shes outside all day, she slenders down. Good luck to you.

He is a big boy! Is he tall? Maybe this all is proportionate. Your doctor should be able to give you some feedback at his 2yr. well baby check-up. Make sure that what he is eating is healthy foods. If he is going to snack, hand him a mini box of raisins, a bowl of grapes, or some apple slices. Also, cut out the sugary juices and just offer milk or water. Your the Mom, your the boss. If he doesn't like the limit that you're setting on his portions, let him fuss. Just walk away. He'll get it and soon realize that fussing doesn't equal you giving in to him.

A.-children are as unique as adults. If you are feeding your son well balanced meals three times a day, giving him proper hydration and exercise, I'm sure you will notice as he gets older and more active, the weight will balance itself. I am a mother of four also, 16y/o, 13 y/o, 9y/o and 2y/o. Each one of them are their own person and are all quite different. This is what make them so special! My oldest son weighed 9lbs 9ozs. at birth, was a heavy toddler,(very similar to your little one) and now he's 13 and as healthy as any other average 13 y/o. At this age, you pretty much have to give him what he likes, I'm sure you will find at some point, he will not eat at times and binge at others, these are all normal eating habits for little ones!