My son just had his 4 year vaccinations and was weighed at being in the 50th percentile, slightly higher for height. But I think he's skinny and doesn't eat much. He'll eat rice crackers and shapes until the cows come home, but won't eat proper food. Can you please post a pick of what your 4 year old eats for dinner? I'm really interested in the volume of food. TIA
2 Replies
No need to worry about his weight.. my tall boy at 4 yrs old was in the 75th percentile for weight (over the 100th for height).. when they worked out bmi he was perfect.. don't stress, he's 4 :)
I wouldn't focus on what other 4 year olds are eating, because it will vary dramatically and it will just stress you out lol.
50th percentile for weight is fine. That means he's somewhere in the middle, as long as he's on the percentile chart he is in the normal range.
Just look at what you're offering him. Encourage him to try new things and if you're still worried a dietitian would be able to offer you better advice than any of us ?
Good luck!