need help getting my 2 1/2 year old daughter to gain weight

Hi there Melissa!

Depending on her weight and height, depends on where she is on the body mass index. I guess this is what they will be going by, when deciding what weight your daughter should be at. I'm not sure if it's the same for the very young, as it is for teens/adults. But, they want weight in people with CF to be in the high normal range. This way, when they have an infection, it's easier to fight off.

For weight gain, I tend to snack throughout the day. If I'm not in any mood to eat, and try to eat a meal, I end up feeling sick and bloated.
I find snacking on crisps and sweets and fizzy pop is the best way for me too gain weight. This way though take s alot of teeth cleaning, because the last thing you need is for oral health to go wrong aswell.

I'm not very clued into what's right and wrong for a 2 year old, but there's some suggestions, to what I use for my own weight gain.

Hope your daughter doesn't have to have the bronoscopy or the IV's and that she can get some meat on her bones.

Keep us updated to how things are going!

*soft hugs*
Gem
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 Woe to the child which when kissed on the forehead tastes salty. She is bewitched and soon must die.

 Diagnosed with: Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, ABPA, Clinical Depression, Mild liver cirrohsis, mild osteopenia. Waiting for final diagnosis on Muscular Dystrophy type symptoms.

 Medication: Creon 10,000, Flucloxacillin, Vitamins A,D+E, Serevent, Salbutamol, Paracetamol, Ondansetron, Nefopam, Ciprofloxacin, Ursodeoxycholic Acid, Saline neb/PEP system, Piriton, Mirtazapine, Diazepam, slow-sodium. 

Had a Port-a-cath fitted on chest wall since Nov 05

Just to point out, on the Skandishake packaging, it says do not give too children under 3 years and 3-5 years, mix half a sachet with 240mls of milk.
On most medication people with CF get set different guidelines, but Skandishakes are actually designed for people with CF.

Always ask your doctor before giving any medication that isn't suitable for your child's age.

How is your daughter doing Melissa?

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Co-moderator in the: Cystic Fibrosis Forums

 Woe to the child which when kissed on the forehead tastes salty. She is bewitched and soon must die.

 Diagnosed with: Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, ABPA, Clinical Depression, Mild liver cirrohsis, mild osteopenia. Waiting for final diagnosis on Muscular Dystrophy type symptoms.

 Medication: Creon 10,000, Flucloxacillin, Vitamins A,D+E, Serevent, Salbutamol, Paracetamol, Ondansetron, Nefopam, Ciprofloxacin, Ursodeoxycholic Acid, Saline neb/PEP system, Piriton, Mirtazapine, Diazepam, slow-sodium. 

Had a Port-a-cath fitted on chest wall since Nov 05

Post Edited (Darkies Gem) : 9/11/2007 2:30:36 AM (GMT-6)