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HomeQuestions & AnswersHi My daughter is 17 months old. Her weight gain seems to be fine but she looks very lean. Her ribs and bones can be seen. Her food intake is fine, no animal milk given.
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Mom of a 3 yr 10 m old girl2 years ago
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Hi My daughter is 17 months old. Her weight gain seems to be fine but she looks very lean. Her ribs and bones can be seen. Her food intake is fine, no animal milk given.

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy2 years ago
A. Children born prematurely are often underweight because their growth needs to catch up with peers. But a common reason older children are underweight is inadequate food intake. This may or may not be a result of picky eating.Long, short, thin, or chubby — babies come in all shapes and sizes. While society may send a message that your lil' nugget has to have rolls of baby fat to be healthy, this isn't really true. As long as they're meeting developmental milestones, are alert and active, and are feeding well, you likely don't need to worry.According to the World Health Organization, the median weight of a 17-month-old is 22.1 pounds for girls and 23.7 pounds for boys. The median height of a 17-month-old is 31.4 inches for girls and 32.0 inches for boys.Genetics or not growing properly in the womb can cause babies to be lean. At birth, they may be on the lower side of normal when it comes to weight and height. However, they usually maintain the percentile point as they grow up. These babies are generally healthy.
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