UrbanBaby

06.10.08, 19:03 PM General Topics
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I'm worried about my 3yo ds's weight, but it's tricky for me to see clearly b/c I have my own history with eating disorders. Watching him naked in the sprinkler today, I kept thinking about how his belly is so much fatter than the other kids', but I don't know if I'm overreacting or overfeeding him. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.10.08, 07:03 PM Flag

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my DS had a belly at 3 but no he has stretched out. but now i'm freaked out since i read the article in the WSJ today about heavy toddlers. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:04 PM Flag

you are a freak. he's 3!!!!! just because you're fat doesn't mean he will be. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:09 PM Flag

well, she's fat for a reason and passing her eating patterns on to her child can't be a good thing. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:11 PM Flag

she didn't say she was fat. she said she'd had eating disorders. huge difference. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:19 PM Flag

Talk to your ped. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:20 PM Flag

i disagree. talk to your shrink. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:22 PM Flag

Why not start with ped first. If ped says no issue, take it to the shrink. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:24 PM Flag

OP - I am talking to my shrink. And I'm not fat, thanks. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:25 PM Flag

Have to admit that I've had the same worries for my 2.5yo dd. She's always been 'husky', as some have described her... and still has that protruding pot belly that none of the other kids her age seem to have in such a pronounced way. Everyone keeps telling me not to worry, they even out. So we'll just have to wait and see. Try not to worry too much -- it can't be good for you or your kid. In the meantime, just check in with ped and do your best to instill good healthy eating habits. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:25 PM Flag

OP - You're right - I'll talk to ped. I don't want to make him crazy with food issues like me, but I don't want him to get teased either. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:27 PM Flag

g/l! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:28 PM Flag

I feel this way about my 13 mo. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:30 PM Flag