18 Month Old Lost 10 Ounces at Last Appointement!

Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about it...if she is doing well, eating and active she should be fine...I HATE those things that make you feel that the kid HAS to perform at a certain level to pass...it's a guideline only! My daughter was 10.65lbs at birth...I couldn't breastfeed her beyond 4 months..I just couldn't keep up...yes, she lost some on the formula but man...that kid could put away 8 FULL 8oz bottles a day! NO kidding!

Offer the food, keep the variation in there but I wouldn't worry too much about it. You say she's energetic and happy which should be enough. Besides...you'll laugh in 15 years when all she wants to do is LOSE weight and here you are trying to pack it on! LOL...keep it all in perspective, my friend. It's only a couple of oz...

Yes, it's normal, and remember, "fat" does not necessarily mean "healthy".
Tots typically get more active at this age, and that can account for it too.

I'd just follow your doctor's advice. But, consider this - at 18 months my kids started to run. Not just walk and attempt that cute clumsy run, but really run and bounce and play. Maybe since you wheened her from the fatty breast milk and at that age they tend to get more active, she is just leaning up a bit. My daughter lost her cute belly about that time. I think it was all the running and climbing she started doing. Sounds like she gets plenty to eat. Just listen to the doctor and try not to worry so much (easier said than done - I know)

I think you are fine. My son has always been off the charts, but the past couple check ups his weight gain has been negligible. They are just so active that what they are burning off those calories like crazy. He has lost his chunkiness lately, and we have even had to go down to a smaller sized diaper (how weird is that?)! It sounds like enough food is being offered to her and don't stress if she doesn't eat a lot at a meal. I trust with my son that he'll make it up when he's hungry.

Don't forget she is getting taller and moving more also. Sounds like she eats great. So I wouldn't change. Kids will slim up as they become mobile. Good luck and God Bless.

One thing to consider is that she is 'energetic' - i remember how my daughter 'thinned out' once she was mobile. Kids go thru crazy growth/eating spurts...i'm sure she will be fine :)

I'm not sure about the weight lost due to weaning because I was never able to nurse my three past six month for different reasons but I do know that all three of my kids stopped gaining weight when they started walking because running around burns more calories. I fact they gained very if any between 18 and 36 months. And they do then to loose weight when they are sick. My last (28 months now)went from 22 to 20 pounds last year due to colds and has just recently gained it back. I hope this helps.

I wouldn't worry. you said she's energetic, so she's probably running around and just burning off her baby weight. You mentioned she's always been chunky, so she obviously has some weght to spare, so it doesn't sound like a big deal.

Looking at her daily diet you might add some more protein? Just a thought and it may help her gain some weight? My daughter loves lunchables! Ham, cheese, and crackers!

I went through the same thing with my two oldest. They were chubby as babies, but didn't transition well from breastfeeding to table foods. The key for us was getting them to drink whole milk. We actually started them both on Pediasure, and then switched to Carnation Instant Breakfast mixed with whole milk. With my son, we also introduced peanut butter (at 18 months), which helped immensely to get weight on him.

We also make sure that they get 3 meals and 3 snacks a day. If they don't eat much at a meal, they get a more substantial snack like a PB sandwich or apples dipped in PB.

I wouldn't worry either as long as she doesn't continue loosing weight. They tend to slim down once they start moving around a lot. I would just make sure she is getting enough Whole Milk to drink.

I really would not worry. I doubt the weight loss is from the weaning but rather from the colds and lessened appetite. If she has not recovered the lost weight or gained more by the March check, there might be cause for concern, but otherwise, this is likely a normal fluctuation due to illness.

At about 18 months old, babies don't grow quite as quickly, so they need less food. I was pretty sure that my son was surviving on air! But he was fine, and I'm sure your daughter will be, too.

You may want to stir some things in to her oatmeal, like applesauce, to increase the vitamins and minerals and try and sneak other things in, too. I know the wider my son's diet is, the better he gain weight. (He is a skinny boy who is always in the lower percentile.)

Good luck!

A lot of babies before the age of 2 start to lose their baby fat.They are more active and can't sit still for long periods of time and also do become picky eaters as well as going through a growth spurt at times they will eat like a never ending pit or slow down and hardly eat anything at all.I wouldn't worry to much it's only 10 ounces if it was 10 lbs then yes I would worry.My son is 5 and is refusing to eat everything right now unless it is fruit this has been going on since last week but last nite he ate dinner with out a fuss.Children will not starve they will eat when hungry but it is good to keep meals times and snacks the same time everyday and offer it to them a few bites is ok with me bit to dad he needs to eat what is served and I disagree.

I nursed all 3 of mine and they all dropped a little weight when they weaned. I think its natural as they get a little older and more active that some of the "baby fat" drops.
I wouldn't be too worried unless you see a more dramatic drop or a continued loss. Is she drinking whole milk? Eating good sources of protien? If so I wouldn't worry = )
Good luck
B.

I think I would keep doing what you are doing...you didnt say what "percentile" she is in for her age....but it sounds like she is not falling to the bottom of the heap, so to speak. Besides the fact that you had to stop giving her your wonderful fat-laden breastmilk, she is also a LOT more active physically than she was just 6 months ago....so it is logical that she is burning more calories everyday.. I would tend to wait until the next pediatricians appt ( in 6 months maybe???) and see what has happened then...before you push the panic button. As long as she is healthy, eating well, active and happy...try to relax, enjoy your pregnancy and your sweet little toddler.

I'm sure it's probably a combination of the colds and the fact that an eighteen-month old is increasingly active. I'm sure she'll be fine. :^)

K.