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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DS is like this (and was actually the exact same height/weight at 13). In my experience- nothing truly works to gain weight for- some-  skinny teen boys, and we have tried pretty much everything!

It is mostly down to genetics/puberty. Mine had a somewhat delayed puberty and is currently 16 and 6’1” 135. Our pediatrician is not concerned and is confident he will fill out a bit more in time. He is healthy, plays a sport, and eats plenty.

Don’t get me wrong- trying to add more healthy calories etc is great. You will get a lot of great suggestions. But just don’t push too hard…some boys are just like this. Most fill out eventually. [/quote]

6 foot 1 135 wut?[/quote]

Yes he is skinny…but has grown 4in/yr for the last 2 years. And gained 20lbs in the past 12 months. Some boys grow this way and will fill out once they stop growing in height (which was my point to the OP). At his stage of development it is not concerning. If he was 25, yes…

My other DS was a “gain weight first, then shoot up and thin out” type. Also normal. 
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