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Slimfast as a protein shake

I realize that for adults Slimfast shakes are a weight-loss supplement. But I was wondering if they might help a small toddler to "bulk up" if he has trouble gaining weight. Does …
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How much does your 2 1/2 year old weigh?

I have a 2 1/2 year old son who seems to be very big for his age. He eats normal amounts and is NOT chunky at all. Right now he weighs 42lbs. He is bigger than his 3 1/2 year ol …
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My son is 2 1/2 yrs old and is 40 inches tall and weighs 40 lbs, is this normal?

My son is 2 1/2 and is 40 inches tall and weighs 40 lbs. He is not chunky, he is just sort of tall for his age. Does anyone else have a tall 2 1/2 yr old too? Is this normal?
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Infant Growth Chart?

Has anyone seen a useful infant growth chart (for those of us who have taller or shorter babies, it's nice to know if they're in the normal weight range for their height and age)?
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What is the best way to address good-intentioned relatives who over-feed your kids out of love?

I have the opposite problem to most parents. Rather than a picky eater, I am the mother to a 5yo daughter who simply loves to eat. She has not encountered a single food that she …