An oh-so-cute chubby baby could lead to obesity at 3
My daughter Ana Isabel was one of those chunky babies. She weighed 20 pounds at six months.
If I would've read this story back then, it would have worried me. It basically says that infants who gain weight rapidly in the first months of life have a greater chance of being obese by the time they turn 3. This story is based on a study published in the April issue of Pediatrics, a medical journal.
I'm glad to report Ana, now 3 1/2, is not obese. She weighs about 35 pounds now, which is normal for her age.
Nonetheless, the study goes against the common perception that a heavier baby is a healthier baby. It also comes at a time when many experts worry about childhood obesity.
So now what are we supposed to do now put infants on a diet? What do you think?
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