DS was born at 34 weeks weighing 4lb 9, he was a fairly good feeder on both milk and puree (although still smallish) but he has only grown 1 cm over the last few months and put on half a pound. Since going on to a normal diet his intake is very poor. I would give him more milk or even puree if I thought he would eat it but he now refuses that too. He will not at all be fed so is struggling to feed himself with a spoon which may not be helping. I know it is normal for children to become fussy at this age but I am particularly worried as he is so small. Paternal genes are tall and my family are average, I am the shortest one but I found my old health record and I was following the 25th (I know the centiles are different for girls). The health visitor says he is just destined to be small. I am trying not to be too worried but am concerned this will cause problems for him in later life.
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DS between 0.4th and 2nd centile for height, 2nd for head circumference and weight
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Wollyfish · 13/05/2016 10:47
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