ctbride08:1) We're gonna have to add RB to the 'operation chubby cheeks' club. She went from not gaining anything from 15 to 18 months to actually losing weight in the past month. oy
I have an extra, unopened container of powdered whole milk, if you want it. We add a scoop to each of Gwen's sippy's of (breast)milk. No more volume for her to drink, but extra calories and fats.
It came in a two-pack, and it will take us forever to finish both!! Let me know if you want it and I can get it in the mail tomorrow.
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aww, thanks
unfortunately cow's milk exacerbates her eczema so we have to pass. She's on a coconut/soy milk combo now. coconut milk is super high in fat/calories so you wouldn't think she'd be losing weight on it, but alas...
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I'm asking this in a really honest non-snarky way (but I know it might read snarky which is why the disclaimer).
What is the purpose of loading a child up with extra fat and calories? I realize you don't want your DDs to lose too much weight, but educate me. What's the reasoning behind trying to get them to pack on pounds? Would it be better to have them eat larger portions of regular foods rather than increase fat intake? I understand that body needs fat, etc (I took plenty of nutrition classes in college) but I'm trying to understand this method of increasing a child's weight. Is it fat specifically that they need or just extra weight?
And FWIW I was surprised at LOs 1 year appt that the doctor wasn't concerned about her weight but I have a feeling at the next check up the doctor might think she warrants her own operation chubby cheeks.
So educate me please.
sahm ~ toddler breastfeeder ~ cloth diaperer ~ baby wearer
this, this, and this
RB is welcome to eat as much as she wants...unfortunately the volume she eats isn't enough to keep her weight on so we have to chub up what does get in her.
and since she was already dxed as FTT as an infant, losing weight as a toddler is of particular concern.
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Thanks! I definitely understand the importance of fat vs. other types of caloric intake. This explanation makes sense because although probably worded poorly the core of my questions was whether DDs need fat in particular or just weight gain.
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