So my son turned 6 on May 27th and is still only a littlw over 3 feet tall and only 35 pounds. I dont get it. He started…
So my son turned 6 on May 27th and is still only a littlw over 3 feet tall and only 35 pounds. I dont get it. He started eating better, then he just stopped eating again. Its like he eats and still does not gain weight. He also has ODD and ADHD. Hes also had lead poisoning. Im so worried. I feel like my husband is not taking it serious.
scream.queen·
My youngest has ODD and ADHD. He has days where he wants to eat and days he doesn't because of his medicine. Did they offer to give you a pill to help his appetite? I've been giving my son those ensure drinks to help with weight.
Andy··
Мама троих детей
We tried a handful of different drinks and protein drinks he will not drink them. Didn't know there was a pill that would make him eat more maybe I'll have to look into that
Mandy·
Is he on medication for the ADHD? I take Adderall for mine and it makes me lose my appetite. I like 45 lbs in 3 months when I started it.
Andy··
Мама троих детей
Yes he's on quillivant. It is an appetite suppressant but it's a Time release it only lasts for like 6 hours a day
Kayla ·
Maybe his medication is suppressing his appetite? Does his doctor have any concerns with his weight or height? If he’s following his own growth curve and isn’t falling off the growth chart the dr might just recommend a supplement drink. I give my 4 year old pediasure ontop of what he eats jut to get the extra calories since he’s a small guy to. Also genetics might be playing a roll. My husband was tiny growing up as well so that might play a role into it as well
Andy··
Мама троих детей
Yes his medicine is an appetite suppressant but it's a Time release and it only lasts 6 hours a day. So I would think when the medicine wears off he would be like starving and want to eat. We've tried different drinks he does not like any of them. I mean it could be genetics but my husband and I are both like average height and no one's super short.