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Is it normal for toddler not to gain weight?

Chrystal - posted on 01/05/2012 ( 2 moms have responded )

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When I took my son for his 1 year check up he was 26lbs and when I took him a bit ago for another check up (18months) he was taller but was still 26lbs is that common? I guess I worry because when he was born he had trouble gaining weight took almost 3 months for him to get over birth weight. He eats well, he's lactose intolerant and we are vegetarian (he eat eggs and he can eat some hard dairy cheeses) I make sure that we combine proteins in the right way and use fortified products so he's eating a healthy balanced diet. He's also very active never stops for long and climbs on everything. He doesn't look to skinny just long and lean so should I worry about it or is just how he's built? Any one that has their child on a vegetarian or lactose free diet I would love your input but anyone with something helpful is appreciated. thanks

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Rachael - posted on 01/05/2012

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My son isn't on any special diet, but yes it's normal for toddlers not to gain weight as much. Since my son has turned 1 (he's now 2 1/2) he hasn't gained much, maybe 4 lbs. He's also very active so as long as he doesn't seem sick or tired and he is eating regularly I wouldn't worry

Jodi - posted on 01/05/2012

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My son was born 6lbs 12oz and by 6 months he was 21 lbs! At a year he was 27lbs, now he is 2 years and 3.5 months he is 30 pounds. He's perfectly healthy.. just very active!

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