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I have to agree that if her pediatrician isn't concerned then there probably doesn't need to be concern from anyone else. My son was about that size at that age and he is now 2 and a whopping 45 pounds. He is about 3"4 so he is just big. His doc has continuously reassured me that there is no reason to worry and that he is healthy as an ox. All you can do is let her be as mobile as possible because then her muscle control will develop enough for her to sit at the little table and play without interfering with the older kids. I would either use footed pj's or the larger sleep sacks mention from a pp. As for the stroller, can you use a wagon instead? my son does that now since the lil chub doesn't fit in his stroller anymore.
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I agree with Nanny De this weight is very dangerous for the baby. I would definately talk to the parents about everything. Maybe they can talk to the DR. about a form of diet for the baby. Once they are mobile, the weight should start to come off, but till then- WOW!!She is very very very heavy for her height.
She's in the 26th percentile in height and she is so far off the charts in weight that I can't even give you a percentage. For her height the average baby in her percentile would be about 15 pounds.
I can't really advise you on what to do feeding wise because if your numbers are correct it's not a good situation and needs to be medically supervised. There are diseases such as Prader-Willi that may be affecting this child.
It's time to have a meeting with the Mom and sit down and show her the nunmbers. Tell her you need to have an exact amount of food to give her daily. She doesn't really HAVE to be on any solids until she is eight months. She does need formula or breast milk until one. She can't have milk until one no matter what.
It sounds like the amount of cereal is VERY high. At her age she can have just a couple of dry tablespoons at lunch and just formula for snacks. It doesn't make anywhere near a quarter of a cup.
If you would like you can call me. I can p.m. you my number. I may be able to help you with equipment ideas and a rotation of "exercise" for her once I know your schedule and routine.Comment
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I was also wondering the same thing as well and just wanted to know how to approach the parents on this...My DCP are also very big people, 300-500lb.
I want to talk to them, but feel that I am stepping on toes if I do, or am I....I just don't know how to bring it upComment
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I do want to talk to the parents, and in this case I am not afraid to because I think it will be taken well. However, my main concern is for safety (not fitting in the straps of the high chair, etc.). I do know mom talks to the pediatrician and they are not concerned, so I don't want to suggest a "diet" for the child. I do, however, want this child to be healthy and I hugely worry about child obesity. I am not, in any way, suggesting that I think this baby will become obese just because she is large now, but I do want to instill healthy habits that can last a lifetime at an early age for this (and all) of my children/day care children.
As far as bringing it up to the parents, especially large size parents, without offending. Lvt, do you think you could plot the height/weight on the growth curve and show the parents? Then ask if their pediatrician has addressed this at all. If they say yes, then ask if the ped has made any suggestions. If they say no, then say that you are not concerned if they aren't but that you are concerned for their child's well being and safety and go into the reasons that this might be an issue? If you tell me more about the situation, I might be able to help you bring it up in a non offending way.
Nanny-sending you a pm right now. Thanks!Comment
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