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Skinny 6 year old

My daughter is 6 years old and she is quite skinny. Though she had started eating reasonably well recently, her frame looks small while she is around her peers. She also keeps asking us whether she looks lean. Her diet is pretty wholesome with lots of veggies and rice. To a larger extent, we avoid giving her junk food. Being skinny, is it a cause of concern. Any inputs on food items for making her look healthier? ... more

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Rashmi Jul 7, 2019

Children look cute when they are chubby in their toddler stage but as they grow up it is better to be fit, there is nothing to worry untill she is eating properly and is slim. The problem is when the child is not eating and is skinny. Give her nutritious food which gives her nourishment and required growth.
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Jaya Nov 13, 2018

My son is puny too. I would be grateful if someone can suggest some healthy after-school snacks. He is a pricky eater.
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Roopa M Nov 13, 2018

Yes, feed her all nutrition possible and don't worry if she's active and healthy. I have heard a lot about Pediasure..it helps children to put on weight and improves overall health. Maybe you should try.
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Roopa M Nov 13, 2018

@Roopa M

Oh really?? My children's appetite reduced after having Pediasure.. So went back to milk, but a full cream one this time

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Roopa M Nov 13, 2018

@Roopa M

Maybe it was too filling.. It happened with my daughter also. So I started giving her around evening time just to give gap between lunch and dinner. I gave her for few months only when she was around 4.

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Neha Verma Jul 24, 2018

It's not a concern.. it's good and normal...
As long as she's eating good, is active and healthy you need not worry at all .. Don't stop giving junk completely, some if it is fine but yes map her growth and give healthy stuff...
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Priya Kathpal Jan 5, 2018

Being skinny isn't a concern as along as she is active and healthy over all with good immunity. If you are not giving her already do include food items like milkshakes, dates, anjeer, other dry fruits, eggs, cottage cheese
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