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TR: Eat Habits/Weight Gain
I have a crazy mom question. G had her 15month check up, she's in the 15% now (was at 30% at 1yr). She's fallen off her growth chart. Pedi said just to encourage good fat foods and suggested pedialyte. I talked to her how G has very loose stool. She hasn't had a firm poop in months(6months atleast), but it's not watery. I also talked to her about how G likes to eat all day, she eats B,L,D and then has 2 snack in between each. She is constantly hungry and asking for more. Pedi suggested we try to keep a stricter schedule, although I hate to do that. I feel like she should eat when she's hungry.
Pedi also said if G is still low/off her growth chart they will do testing for celiac(sp?) disease and her thyroid.
I forgot to mention to pedi, but I'm also a little worried about G. Maybe this a normal toddler thing, but she will eat anything. She licks sunscreen off her arm, eats chalk constantly, etc. Is that just normal?
I guess I'm asking if this is all normal toddler behavior, and I'm just being crazy. Or if it's something I should talk to our pedi about. Jeff & his whole family are very skinny ppl, so I just attribute her size to heredity.
It's just been on my mind lately, thought maybe you ladies could help me out!
Re: TR: Eat Habits/Weight Gain
I'm sure you've thought of this - but I wouldn't be overly concerned that she hasn't gained weight since her 12 month appointment considering the fact that she started walking in between those months. I would guess that very rarely do toddlers gain much weight in those first months when they become mobile.
As for eating odd things - I would assume it's normal. However, if you're overly concerned you could always supplement with a Nutrient Enhanced Shake or something? That way you could eliminate the question that she's doing it because she's not getting something from her diet.