I think that she is probably just fine. Some kids are just tall and skinny!
The question to ask yourself is... she developing? Is she growing? Does she have energy and is alert during the day? Is she usually in a good mood? Is she healthy most of the time?
My daughter is 2 years, 4 months old and she tips the scale at a whopping 23 lbs and is 34.5 inches tall... GASP! but she is just tall and skinny. She is gaining weight, just not as much as other kids.
If you are really concerned for a reason other than what the scale says, then surely get a second opinion! But it sounds like your daughter is doing just fine to me! Maybe she'll grow up to be very naturally model-esque... who knows?
If they think she needs to gain weight, the doctor will tell you. Then they basically say to try to feed her lots of high-fat, high calorie foods (like butter, full fat sour cream, bacon, etc) My daughter is supposed to be encouraged to eat those types of foods along with plenty of fruits, veggies, and healthy carbs... but even at her weight and age they aren't too worried until her growth is affected.
So my advice- relax... make sure she is getting healthy fats and calories at mealtimes and keep an eye on her general health- but don't worry!
-M.
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I think that she is probably just fine. Some kids are just tall and skinny!
The question to ask yourself is... she developing? Is she growing? Does she have energy and is alert during the day? Is she usually in a good mood? Is she healthy most of the time?
My daughter is 2 years, 4 months old and she tips the scale at a whopping 23 lbs and is 34.5 inches tall... GASP! but she is just tall and skinny. She is gaining weight, just not as much as other kids.
If you are really concerned for a reason other than what the scale says, then surely get a second opinion! But it sounds like your daughter is doing just fine to me! Maybe she'll grow up to be very naturally model-esque... who knows?
If they think she needs to gain weight, the doctor will tell you. Then they basically say to try to feed her lots of high-fat, high calorie foods (like butter, full fat sour cream, bacon, etc) My daughter is supposed to be encouraged to eat those types of foods along with plenty of fruits, veggies, and healthy carbs... but even at her weight and age they aren't too worried until her growth is affected.
So my advice- relax... make sure she is getting healthy fats and calories at mealtimes and keep an eye on her general health- but don't worry!
-M.