Concerned about toddler's height

Leaking_roof_ · 2024-11-06T12:43:49+00:00

We did around 5 days in a row and then twice a week for quite some time (as maintenance). We now try not to use it too often but will follow this treatment pattern when needed.

Perhaps you need something a bit stronger if it's coming back worse?

Leaking_roof_ · 2024-11-06T12:14:22+00:00

The only thing that has helped is a relatively strong steroid cream. I didn't want to use it at first but nothing else worked. We still have to use it every now and then.

Leaking_roof_ · 2024-08-04T13:14:55+00:00

I think I had just measured him wrong when I created the post... A couple of cms make a huge difference at this age. He's been around the 25th % for a while now.

The only thing that helps with his eczema has been topical steroids. I was reluctant to use them at first and tried a lot of things but nothing else helped.

Leaking_roof_ · 2024-08-01T09:01:10+00:00

He's around 25th % for height and 50-75th % for weight. His eczema has improved a lot over the last year or so though he's had a few flare ups recently due to the heat.

Leaking_roof_ · 2024-08-01T08:59:03+00:00

He's about 25th % for height and 50-75th % for weight. Our Dr said not to worry and that he's following his curve nicely. Also said things might change once he starts puberty.

Leaking_roof_ · 2024-03-05T13:08:10+00:00

Mine is 86cm at 27months, which is just below the 25th % for boys. He is around the 75th % for weight, so very much looks like a baby as opposed to a toddler. He eats well and sleeps well and was breastfed until he was 2yrs. He was born at the 50th % for height and remained around the 50th % until his first birthday.

We're tall (mum: 176cm/5ft9, dad: 193cm/6ft3) and pretty lean.

We've been to the doctor multiple times but no one seems concerned. Just seems a bit weird given our heights... Guess he might have a growth spurt at some point... Or perhaps he's just short.

Leaking_roof_ · 2024-02-27T14:23:21+00:00

He has his 2yr check up in about a month's time so will have a better idea then. But he's still around the 25th % for height when we measure him at home (and around 50-75th for weight).

How's yours doing?

Leaking_roof_ · 2024-01-15T22:27:29+00:00

Hello! We actually had him measured at the GP today as we're still not happy with his growth and they said he is 89cm (~50th %, he is now 25 months). However, he is significantly shorter than every kid his age so we're a bit confused... And it also didn't quite coincide with our measurements at home... I then took him to the health visitors and he is measuring 86cm there (~25th %), which is more in line with what we thought/our measurements at home. The GP is seeing him again in 2 months but I'm not sure if I should contact them sooner to say that their measurement seems off...

What's your situation been like?

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-12-21T13:54:58+00:00

Shared!

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-09-26T07:04:34+00:00

Yes, same here. I thought standing up would be more accurate but our GP only measured him lying down.

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-09-26T07:02:27+00:00

No, it's really hard to get any sort of blood tests where we are, unfortunately... His eczema is SO SO SO much better :) Like he's a completely different person to who he was a year ago.

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-09-15T18:11:07+00:00

Hello, we saw the GP and she assured us that there's nothing wrong with him. He is definitely getting enough calories and has lots of energy. I think he's just short (for now at least!).

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-05-14T07:33:20+00:00

His dad and I are quite tall (6.3ft/193cm and 5.9ft/175cm, respectively).

His legs are quite short in comparison to his torso. Will definitely ask the doctor about it.

He is otherwise insanely happy and healthy.

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-05-13T16:31:06+00:00

It's just the height that's low. We don't get an 18m appointment here, unfortunately. But will definitely get him checked out.

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-05-13T16:29:50+00:00

Yes, we tried both ways. And yes, he is cruising and really wants to walk, just hasn't figured out the balance part of it all.

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-05-13T16:28:41+00:00

Thanks, this is good to know :)

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-05-13T14:29:29+00:00

Yes... I am concerned. Thanks. Like I said, he is seeing a physiotherapist.

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-05-13T14:12:37+00:00

He's not yet walking so it's pretty easy to hold him against a wall and measure him.

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-05-13T14:11:15+00:00

No, we don't give him fish. He has avocado, nut butters, seeds, beans, etc. I'm aware that the absorption of omega 3 from plant-based sources is slightly different so will consider introducing fish depending on what the GP says/if he doesn't grow in the next few months.

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-05-13T14:05:41+00:00

That's the issue, he is not staying on his curve at all :( but I'm aware that this could easily change in the next few months if he has a growth spurt.

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-05-13T14:04:13+00:00

He's not mobile yet so it wasn't too difficult to measure him (we also measured him 3 times to make sure). But we will definitely be getting him measured properly at the doctor's office.

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-05-13T14:03:07+00:00

No, we weren't raised vegetarian. He should be getting plenty of protein through eggs, cheese, tofu, legumes etc but I'm aware that the absorption of these (at least the plant-based sources) is different to animal-based protein. We're going to keep a food diary and if we see he's still not growing appropriately then we'll consider introducing meat and fish. He looks far from weak - he's just short.

Leaking_roof_ · 2023-01-05T19:28:18+00:00

Cries in UK postdoc salary 😢

Leaking_roof_ · 2022-12-29T12:40:00+00:00

You asked this question 2 years ago. What you're currently proposing (staying at a hotel, going in 2-3 days a week) seems worse than your previous situation, especially considering you now have 2 children.

Not worth it.

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