My 4 yr old doesn't gain weight
My DS,the elder of the twins who'll be turning 4 next week was a chubby baby until he was weaned off of formula a year ago as per the doctor's advice.Needless to say,he lost weight and I was thinking may be all the sucrose in the formula made him chubby all this time.
At that time he was going to pre school too and caught each and every bug and was constantly sick and was on antibiotics.
He goes down when he is sick but hardly gains any weight.He gains about 1/2 pound when he is better and thats it.Even though his weight is in the normal range he looks worn off,his rib cage is protruding out and I can clearly see his green veins.His skin is very thin and fragile.He is prone to frequent sinus infections and phlegm.He eats mostly home cooked food and snacks only little.The other twin has the same meals and perfectly ok and has gained weight too.
I mentioned this to the pediatrician several times and he doesn't seem to take it seriously.He is the antibiotic is cure for all kind of a doctor.But my motherly instincts tell me that this needs investigation.And I'm considering showing DS to another doctor who'll listen to my concerns.I recently started him on a multivitamin,probiotics an extra vit c.
Have any of you had any concerns like this ?
Any recommendations for a good pediatrician ?
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