Is gaining weight a sign of a growth spurt?
Is gaining weight a sign of a growth spurt?
Weight spurts, just as height spurts, are part of normal growth. A spurt is a sudden increase in weight or height. In some children, weight spurts happen before height spurts. Other children just gain more weight than they need for their height.
What can cause a child to not gain weight?
Problems with the digestive system can prevent a child from gaining weight. Conditions like gastroesophageal reflux (GER), chronic diarrhea, cystic fibrosis, chronic liver disease, and celiac disease can make it harder for kids to absorb enough nutrients and calories to gain weight.
Is it normal for a child to lose weight?
It’s not immediately clear why your child is losing weight. It’s good that there are no signs of serious physical or emotional problems, but as we said before, weight loss is unusual in children and should always be investigated carefully.
What should I do if my child is underweight?
If results show that your child is underweight, talk to a GP, who can help to find the possible causes. If there is a problem with your child’s diet, the GP can provide advice that will help your child get to a healthy weight, or refer them to a dietitian.
What is a good diet for a 4 year old?
Offer a range of healthy foods. Healthy options include fresh vegetables and fruits, low-fat dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheeses) or dairy substitutes, lean proteins (beans, chicken, turkey, fish, lean hamburger, tofu, eggs), and whole-grain cereals and bread.
When do kids start talking?
After 9 months, babies can understand a few basic words like “no” and “bye-bye.” They also may begin to use a wider range of consonant sounds and tones of voice. Baby talk at 12-18 months. Most babies say a few simple words like “mama” and “dadda” by the end of 12 months — and now know what they’re saying.
When do toddlers stop napping?
Most toddlers transition from two naps to one nap a day by 18 months. Naps then gradually taper off over the next couple of years. By age 5, most children no longer take a regular nap.