Poor weight gain in two year old - Children's Health Message Board

kenziesmommy · 08-23-2002, 09:46 AM

My two year old daughter is a former 28 week premature baby. She has had many issues with feeding but over the past two years, we since have not figured out what is causing it. She recently (in March) got off her g-tube and now is eating okay and taking pedisure about 30-35 ounces a day. but no matter how many calories you make her take she does gain well. We just got her weight on tuesday and she's now 22pounds and 7ounces. She only gained 12 ounces in the past three months. The doctor's and specialist are giving up saying it's just her, she petite but I still think there is more to it. I'm so confused and at the end of my rope. Does anyone have any advice? Please Help!!

acbuchan · 08-23-2002, 10:02 AM

Hi, I just checked a few sites and it says that your age child should generally gain about 5 pounds per year. I dont know how to work out pounds (from australia)were metric over here (kilos).

So if you take her weight gain for three months and times it by 4 is that 5 pounds? I know with my own children, my son had terrible weight gain, he was still in size 0 clothing until he was about 2.5 yrs old! His problem was a milk allergy (and many other allergys). If you feel uncomfortable about your daughters weight gain, ask a health nurse or another doctor. You are her mum, and you need to be reasured, dont be afraid to push a little, these doctors sometimes are so blase! Take care Cindy

mlgable · 08-24-2002, 01:03 PM

You may want to check my post regarding the Childrens GI clinic at Milwaukee childrens hospital. They specialize in treating constipation and GI disorders in children. [url="http://www.chw.org/jhome.asp"]http://www.chw.org/jhome.asp[/url]
This is their home site and from there just click on programs and services then constipation clinic and you should be able to find an address or phone # to call and they may be able to tell you more. Good Luck

Jay Tor · 08-25-2002, 10:35 PM

Your child was about 4 months premature. If she had been born at full term [40-42 weeks], she'd now be only 20 months old. Her current weight isn't too far off for a 20 month old.

Most children grow in spurts. As long as she continues gaining weight, is active, appears happy and healthy otherwise, don't worry.

[This message has been edited by Jay Tor (edited 08-26-2002).]

perryswife20 · 07-18-2007, 04:45 PM

My daughter was also born premature, at 25 wks. She is two now, and only 20 lbs. At one point she had lost so much she had went back down to 16 lbs. She has a g-tube and will not eat by mouth. I am as distraught. I cannot stand when people assume they know what to do by offering advice like, "you shouldn't be worried, talk to you doctor." As though you haven't yet talked to her physician, or you as her parent you shouldn't be worried about the littlest thing. It is a hard road, I am actually devising a diet myself to help my daughter get more calories, and help her to grow. I am praying that this works. And I pray that you have better luck also.