What Food Will Speed up Height?

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D. Merlin
Mother/author
www.victoryoveradhd.com

Height is based on genes and food won't help. If mom and dad are tall, chances are the baby will be tall. If they are short then again the chances are the baby will be short. Believe me as a height challenged person, if there was a food out there that would have made me taller, I would have eaten it by the bushel.

Height is genetic, and/or depending if they were born premature or not etc.

Just because your grandson is "small" now, does not mean he will always be. He may have a great growth spurt later. You just never know. That is the thing. You cannot predict that.

You should ask the Pediatrician. But even they cannot "predict" height. Sometimes there are variations... for example: my cousin is over 6' tall. BUT, his parents are not tall people, they are on the short side. So, everyone was VERY surprised by his "height." Then, I have other relatives who are tall, but their children are not. So it really depends.

Are his Parents concerned about his height too, or just yourself? Is it just because he is a "boy" and you are concerned that he is "small" for a boy? MAIN THING... is NOT to give the child "hang-ups" about his size/height/stature. THIS is harmful to them, emotionally. And of course, do not make "comments" about his "size" to him personally... kids are very sensitive and take things personally... you don't want him to feel "weird" about his size.

My own son for example, is "tall" for his age...but he is very lanky and "slim." My Mom, Grandma, calls him "bony." And she was always making comments that my son is "skinny" for a boy. DUH! I told her directly "STOP making comments about my son... this is the way he is, he is healthy, he eats, he is smart, he is built this way, and he is in the 95th percentiles... the Doctor says he is 'perfect..." I also told her that making comments like this is "hurtful" to a child... they do NOT need to have hang-ups about their "appearance." Every child is different, and they grow differently, and they fill-out later and grow their whole life. Main thing is they are healthy and happy.

My daughter's friend, a boy, is smaller than she is, he is a "small" boy... BUT he is very confident and it never bothers him even though he's one of the smallest in class. He also plays sports... and is very agile and quick for his age and very coordinated... and he has even gotten trophies for his playing. SO... you see, "size" is not a big deal... unless his Doctor says there is a "problem." Most important is to make sure the child is confident/happy/secure with themselves.

Main thing is, just like any child, make sure they eat healthily as possible. But not forcing them or making them get self-conscious about it, nor give them "hang-ups"

Kids go through lots of growth spurts during childhood... and once they hit "pre-teen" years... their hormones triggers another growth spurt and you never know how "tall" he will get. Your Grandson is only 3 years old... he has lots of growing still.

All the best,
Susan

Hi S. :)

With all respect and no intention to seem like I'm judging you or attacking you, I would like to say that I think you're concerned about something meaningless. Your Grandson is only 3. He is too little to even think of this on his own- so is it something that is bothering you?

Let me share with you that when I was in elementary school, there was a girl named, Myrna, and she was tallest- even up there with the tallest boy. Through high school I saw her- everyone- grow and change. By the time we graduated high school, she was one of the shortest in the class. So to be concerned about the height of your Grandson now is nothing, really. And what is most important of all is what is in his heart; the focus must be on WHO he is inside and the beautiful things he can offer from his spirit. He's still a baby now. If this height thing is an issue in his home or in the family (name calling or references etc), then it MUST stop!!! He is growing up with skewed vision of himself and what's truly important in life; there is too much emphasis put on looks. Should he grow up on the shorter side, who cares! What kind of man will he be??? Also, by putting positive perspectives in him at this age will fill his head with the right ideas come high school when his height (if it is still even an issue) may bother him. By making this an isuue- especially if it is done in front of him or God forbid, to him- everyone involved is setting him up for self-worth and self-image problems. Those can be very hard to overcome, especially if it is a height thing. Celebrate your little Grandson as he is. He is absolutely perfect in every way and was born just as he needs to be in this life.

Also, keep in mind S., that adults never really know how children are internalizing the things being said to them. The children may seem reactionless to us sometimes, but all those words are going somewhere in their little heads and hearts. When I was little, my dad's sister was very overweight. The consciousness at the time was not the same as it is now- mid 70's. He would refer to her as fat, although it was not meant in a malicious way. I was a very squsishy, roly-poly baby with leg rolls and the whole bit. My dad used to call me "Fat Gal". When I was little I put two and two together. My entire life, I even remember instances when I was 2, I have grown up with weight issues and an off balance self-image. I understand and did then, that my Dad meant it in love as he would always smile and laugh, but being so young, my interpretation placed me the same as my "fat" Aunt and I internalized it in a way that still haunts me to this day. Please don't do that to your Grandson. How wonderful and precious it is to LOVE OURSELVES!!

Please try to turn things around. A short child vs. a tall child is no different and still a beautiful child. There are many different flowers that make our gardens beautiful and we love them all. People need to start appreciating the differences in others and stop seeing everything unnecessary- like height- a problem.

Again, I do not mean for this reply to come across negative in anyway to you. I just want you to understand things in a differently. Celebrate your time together, be in the moments 100%, and enjoy making that time as enriching and love-filled as possible!! Build him up in spirit and watch how he shines!!

In Light,
J.

Why are you worried being short or petite, it is not a bad thing. I am 5 feet tall and have never had any issues or anything, I have never wanted to be taller. My dad was 6 foot 3 and my mom is also 5 feet tall. I got her genes. God made people different. My grandma would always say if God made everyone the same what a boring world this would be!!

Tell me when you find out, I'd love to get taller too! LOL!

Seriously, he is only 3, he'll grow. Vitamins, good eating habits and exercise may help. My son is 3 and short compared to his classmates but so am I. I'm not worried, he'll at least be taller than me! I hope!!

M.

As far as I know, height is based on genetics, how tall the people in his family were/are. Just love and accept him as he is, and he will grow taller in years to come. Good luck.

Grandma, if there is a food out there that helps with height, I'm sure not aware of it. I have a very short daughter who is 11 years old. I think it has more to do with genetics and how quickly their little bodies want to grow. If your grandson is in good health and the doctor doesn't have concerns about him, I wouldn't try anything other than just let him grow in his own time.

There is nothing. As long as he's getting a well-balanced nutritious diet, the rest is up to genetics.

S.,
I have a grandson that is 10 years old and he is really short. He is healthy, is a picky eater but eats plenty, gets plenty of sleep, and exercise. As long as he is eating different things he will grow. My grandson was a preemie, I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not. Are his parents small themselves or average.? My own son was one of the shortest boys in school all the way through Junior High School. Sometime in high school he grew to be 5"8'. His dad is 6'tall, but I am only 5'1'" tall. My son is happy, well rounded, married, going for his master's degree, and enjoying life. Size does not make a child more or less healthy. If you are concerned about your grandson's height, GET HIM TO A DOCTOR. Is he eating, does he get plenty of exercise, and plenty of sleep? If so, he should be fine. But, if you are concerned, take him to a doctor. The doctor will check him out. I hope this helps you.

E.:)

this is a legitimate request - my cousin has a son who wasn't growing as he should have been. His younger sister surpassed him in height early on. My cousin took him to the doctor, and now he on some sort of daily shots to increase the production of something (sorry - pregnancy brain here and I can't remember anything!). Grandma, have the child's mother take him to the pediatrician and explain the concerns. It may be nothing, it may be a medical condition.

Just offer a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, proteins, carbohydrates and fat everyday and stay away from too many sugary snacks and fried foods. Healthy food, promotes healthy growth!-www.weelicious.com

im pretty sure that hieght has a lot to do with genetics and how healthy the mom was. like if she smoked during pregnancy then your grandson is going to be shorter than if she didnt. coffee stunts growth as well as all other caffeinated products.

just feed him enough to make make sure he is healthy, but not so much as to be over fed or not as little as to be malnourished.

milk products and other calcium rich products help produce bone strength and health.

as long as hes eating healthy (even if hes short) you have nothing to worry about!

My husband is 5'2" with his shoes on. (Probably closer to 5'0" without shoes.) His mother is only 4'10". He was the shortest kid in his classes growing up. He ate all sorts of healthy foods, but nothing was going to overcome genetics.

Everyone who meets my husband loves him. He's a well adjusted adult who is comfortable with his small stature. He does not resent his height, nor has he let it stop him from doing anything he set his mind on doing. His positive attitude, and the support of his family and friends make all the difference in the world.

If the pediatrician says there is nothing medically wrong with your grandson, just sit back, relax and let him grow up. He may grow later in life, or he could just be destined to be smaller than average. Variety is a healthy thing, and should not be condemned or discouraged.

Hi S.. That is a really good question. I have a lot of my parents ask how to stop their kids from gaining weight, baddingm ore lean muscle and yes, grow taller. I will tell you, it is about genetics. Unless there is a growth hormone deficiency then all you can really do is provide a superb nutrition program can't. It will feed him what he needs and if he is meant to grow he will do so.

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Three is still very young, my own daughter was in in the lowest end of ht growth charts her entire young life. She is now 12 and only about 2 inches shorter than I (I am 5'6"). It will happen when it is supporsed to. In the meantime set him up with nutritional success so that he can reach all his potentials.

He is so worth it isn't he?

B. H. B.A.:B.Ed.
Family Nutrition Coach

HOW ABOUT SOME SPRING SOUP!!!!
Just kidding..
Just let it be.... When time to grow comes it will be the time...
I was very small in high school and in my senior year.... Up i went.
Now i am 5'11''.
I went to doctors and spent some money and that did not work.
Now.. Are the father and mother very small and petit?
That my answer your question.
Good day gran mama. :0

None, don't mess with mother nature, it is what it is, count your blessings,

Hi S.,

You may want to go to the pediatrician's office and have them check his height and weight; they should give you percentiles and will check for anything that may be contributing to him being small for his age.

That said, if there's not a more serious issue, there are things you can do to help his height. Lots of holding and touching really helps increase growth hormone in infants. For a three year old, make sure he's getting plenty of protein from various sources, and that he's getting enough rest. That should really help. Best of luck to you!

I was told my 3 year old needs 1500 calories for proper growth.

Hi
Height is genetic, and there are not any foods that will help. Make sure he is getting a nutritious, balanced diet. He might have a growth spurt, and he might not. Either way there is not much you can do about it
Good luck