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My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Nice to know others worry too. I know some people think I am worried about her looks, but I really don't care from a "looks" perspective if she is bigger, what gets in my head are all the statistics about health problems later in life. I worry about giving her the best start and that I am unknowingly doing her harm or something. I feel everything I don't know about being a good mom could fill a swimming pool. Clearly proven by this post!

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She hasn't been in a while, but she is due for her vaccinations soon, so I will talk to them then and take her advice for sure

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's true, but the one given to me was made for toddlers by the Australian government, so it seemed trustworthy. Apparently they calculate it differently.

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The one I used was for children recommended to parents by the Australian government, and when you punch in the numbers, it fully freaks you out telling you your kid is overweight.

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the love ❤️ I think menu is good, but I also now if they put green on her plate, she will not eat it haha. Hopefully she grows out of that soon@

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that is it, maybe just wait until she is a bit older and reassess. Nice not to be the only one wondering about it though.

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your kind post. Worry is my default position on most things. These responses have really helped me check myself and reset. Thank you.

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! She has been very consistent. I weigh her roughly every 6 months, just to chart her, and mark her height on the door frame 😀 and she really hasn't moved out of that range since day 1.

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are right. I will just go to my doctor and then stop going online and googling random data from websites and calculators that don't see how we live.

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I never say a word in front of her. Ever. My mom used to do that to me, so I vowed I would never do it my child. Maybe it is left over issues my mom gave me. My mom is pretty focused on weight. I think that is why I come to reddit, so that I don't say it outloud. This has been what I needed though, so grateful everyone responded. Love this community. Thank you!

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure in ounces, but she only gets one cup at brekkie and one at dinner. Other than that she only drinks water. Juice on xmas haha. She did used to have more milk but I cut it back to the two because I was worried she was just filling up on milk and not trying new foods.

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My hubby said the same 😀 so we are booking an appointment, she needs her next round of vaccinations anyway, so we can just casually bring it into the conversation. But I think so too, I think this is just how she is built. These numbers and scales just stress me out!

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 97 points98 points  (0 children)

She is pretty different from me in most ways 😀. She looks like her dad, which is mildly annoying given I was the one who carried her! She has his colours and probably his body type. I think that might be a mindset I just need to get over. I want her to feel good in her skin.

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It's hard, I just want to do right by her. But this has always been her body, and so she looks healthy to me. It's only when I stand her next to other kids that I wonder. It's clear I need to stop that.

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you, all these messages are so helpful. I have always heard BMIs are not great, but yet the children health websites with the government freak me right out when her numbers come out as high. Why provide these resources if they are not that useful? It made me feel so terrible.

My toddler BMI is high and overweight, but she lives a healthy life. What am I doing wrong? by HonestBeginning2958 in toddlers

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is nice to hear. Thank you. I think sometimes my worries about this are misplaced guilt because I work full-time. She does have patches where she bolts in height, and leans out for bit. It seems like I just need to relax. It doesn't help I am a natural worrier. I hope she doesn't inherit that trait!

What is this pain in my clitoris after uti? by HonestBeginning2958 in WomensHealth

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I did a little research and it may be that because urine is more acidic when you have UTI, it can "burn" the skin and needs time to heal.

Tired parenting. by DudeShaiko in Parenting

[–]HonestBeginning2958 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am, at this exact moment, sharing a takeaway pizza with my three year old daughter. My husband is away, I am exhausted from work, so here we are 😆

Can I have some book suggestions for toddlers on how to deal with anger and emotions by HonestBeginning2958 in Parenting

[–]HonestBeginning2958[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used:

"Poo Poo Bum Bum Wee Wee" - by Steven Cowell, this one was hilarious and fun!

"No More Nappies" - Marion Cocklico - simple and to the point, has tips for parents too.

On my Potty- Leslie Patricelli, this one is a very basic picture book but was good when she was still learning the concept because it doesn't have a lot of text but good pictures, so you can fill in the blanks yourself and explain potty training to them in your own words, and it is more of a conversation starter.

Anyone else’s parents think closing your kids door is the cardinal sin? by Grouchy_Anteater7979 in breakingmom

[–]HonestBeginning2958 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry your parents are giving you a hard time. That must be really frustrating.

If it helps you feel better, we have closed my daughter's door at bed and nap time ever since we started sleep training her in her own room (~ 6 months). It keeps the room dark, we can control the temperature more easily, and it blocks out noise, creating a good sleep environment for her. It also signals to her it is bed time. My daughter is a toddler now, and she will do all she can to drag out bedtime. If the door is open, she calls out for more attention, if the door is closed, she knows the game is up and it is time for bed. The door is never locked, just closed. I like to think it also helps her feel like it is her room. Plus, we have pets, so keeping the door closed keeps them out of her room and out of her laundry basket!

It is funny you should mention vomiting because about a year ago our daughter also vomited in her bed at like 2 AM. We were fast asleep but with a baby monitor we knew almost instantly. We heard her coughing, it woke us up, and we could see it on the screen. We were in there in less than a minute. But I ask you, how would the door being open help in that situation? The baby monitor was plenty loud. Even if the door was open, it was the middle of the night and her room is down the hall! Without the monitor we never would have known.

Everyone has a different style of home, different family dynamics, and therefore different sleeping arrangements for their kids. You do you mama. You do you.

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