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[quote=Anonymous]Used to be that doctors did not comment on baby weight unless the baby was small.  It was not considered something to be concerned about at all until the child was 2 years old.  My kids are 10 so this isn’t ancient history.  Since then, though, guidance has changed.  Since doctors wouldn’t say anything about big babies,  there have been some really chunky 2 year olds and we know scientifically that there is a correlation between very heavy babies and obesity in children.  And childhood obesity is very common.  Maybe doctors are realizing that a blanket rule to say nothing isn’t a good option so they are rejiggering.  In your child’s case, I agree with PPs who suggest pushing back on what you should be looking for.  Perhaps obesity is a concern.  Perhaps they worry that bones and joints aren’t able to handle the weight or that big babies become more sedentary.  Maybe it is a sign of metabolic issues.  Who knows but you are completely correct to ask.  OTOH, I think the doctors should be telling parents if their children are heavy.  I was definitely told that my 3rd percentile child needed to eat lots of calorie dense foods.  If the opposite is true, it is good to know as well. [/quote]

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