Gaining weight for child

Calorie dense foods such as peanut butter and whole milk may work.

Try getting them to eat a peanut butter sandwich with a glass of whole milk.

Edited to add a link to a list of calorie dense foods:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods

Create some meals for your child using these foods. I realize children's stomachs are not as big so this might help.

Good luck.

How underweight is the toddler? Is it a He or she?

My daughter has always been tiny. Doctors threatened ss on me because of it. One dr however asked me if she was listlessly or sickly, if she played. Then told me that she is just petite. First smart doctor I met.

At 6 she was in size 3 toddler. At 10 she was the size of a 5 year old. At 15 now she is asked if she wants crayons at restaurants. She looks 10. 12 with makeup! I have an aunt who is 4'11 so I guess she got her tiny frame from her.

So you have to judge your child on how healthy they are despite their weight. My daughter had anemia issues and can't stand temperatures changes.. but she is full of energy and a vicious little spitfire.

There could be all kinds of reasons for this and I hope the hospital referral is useful. Lots of suggestions above so I won't add to it but just wanted to say, my youngest was underweight throughout his childhood and various investigations showed nothing was wrong. Unlike your toddler,he was quite a picky eater. He is now 22,eats anything and everything and is a healthy guy of normal weight! So it may just improve with time but you're right to get it checked. Good luck !

When you go see the doctor, have them check not only for vitamin deficiencies but his/her thyroid. Also, have the doctor check for diabetes, just to be on the safe side.

There are many things you can do to help your child food-wise. Yes, as others have said, peanut butter and whole milk can help. If your child has problems with milk, you can use coconut milk. One of my favorite snacks as a child was apple slices with peanut butter on them. Cook with olive oil. Add flax seed, almonds, or walnuts to cookies or brownies. Try rice and beans as a side dish with dinner. Also, try avocado, which can be hidden in foods if your child is turned off by how it looks.

Make sure all kiddo's meals and snacks are balanced - proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbs. You can also encourage mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks for awhile.

If your child does not seem sluggish, and bowel movements are fine so you don't suspect food allergies or celiac, then rest assured your child will catch up! :-)

hesn92 wrote: »

I made homemade granola bars once with peanut butter than had a stupid amount of calories in them. I fed them to my son (he was underweight at the time but has outgrown it at this point). He loves milk and I have always bought whole milk for him to drink.

Recipe?