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6 Year Check-up

My son will be 6 soon and I am wondering if a 6 year check-up is neccessary....

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5 Year Old Snoring

My 5 year old son snores horribly at night. I have spoken with the...

Height & Weight

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My 6 Year Old Is Underweight!!

my 6 year old only weighs 31 lbs ,,,,,,,,shes very petite has been since birth she was born 2 mos early at 3lbs 10 ounces ,,,,, I ahd ahrd time as baby gettin her to gain wieght finally after very expensive formula and huigh calorie specail oil in her formula she gained weight a lil at atime .......... she eats alot mosof the time........ all healthy food of course i mean i dont want her overwieght but she is really tiny ,,,,,,,,,, ive talked to her dr about pedia sure as a supplemntn between meals and he says as...

Normal Height & Weight

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Daughter Is in 3Rd Percentile for Weight

Does anyone have any experience with their children being in a very low percentile for weight? My daughter is in the 3rd percentile for weight. She is very petite, but continues to grow on a curve. She has not decreased weight and is growing and developing normally. She is doing most things that a baby her age should be doing. Should i be overly concerned about her being in the 3rd percentile? The pediatrician says she is doing fine and is not disappointed with her weight. I am just feeling unsure...