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No. Some kids put on weight and look a little chubby until they hit a growth spurt in height and stretch out. Some kids have a height growth spurt first and look incredibly thin and gangly until they fill out. Some kids grow both ways pretty consistently.

But ate of first period can vary between 10 and 14 and all within the range of normal. Mine didn’t get her period until 13 1/4 and did not gain any weight. My other one got her period at 11 but was stick thin until about 16.

Yes healthy kids grow in height and weight each year.

The percentiles at wellness visits will tell you if they are growing steadily in both weight and height or if it’s getting out of whack (overweight or underweight).

Ideally your kid is same XX percentile in weight and YY in height year after year= growing.

There are some lumpy years of course.

BMI is for overnight or obesity, a different thing not growth related. And no, kids don’t pack on the fat because their brains are going to grow the bones more next.

Fuel your body.

Anonymous wrote:The gain a bit to a lot.

Not everyone is fat. The cliche that your body gets overweight before a growth spurt is false. It’s overeating and lack of activity that gets one overweight, not planning ahead for a growth spurt.

Girls need a certain amount of body fat in order to get their period. Some girls gain the weight before the height and store fat in the belly area which they lose once they get through period and grow taller. Boys can also store fat until they have a growth spurt.

Read some legitimate sites for your information, you’ll find it. And you used the word “cliche” wrong.

Anonymous wrote:How’s her diet and amount of food she is eating?

Op - diet is pretty healthy. She goes in fits and spurts. Some days she eats a lot then some days only a little. Examples:

Breakfast - scrambled eggs and toast
Lunch - pepperoni sandwich, dried strawberries, some gold fish
Dinner - cheese burger and fruit or pasta and chicken and fruit

One a little bit of snacks and very little sweets.

How’s her diet and amount of food she is eating?

Anonymous wrote:My kid gained very little weight from ages 7 to 10 - her ped was worried, we had lots of conversations about what and how much she was eating. But she was growing, it was just up and up.

And then she hit puberty at 11, stopped gaining much height, and has gained 15+ lbs/year for the past couple years. And you know what? NOW the ped is on us about her gaining weight too fast.

Unless you have other reasons to be worried (poor or limited diet, low energy, etc), don't borrow trouble.

OP - thanks. I will mention it in general to her pediatrician. I just don't want her growth to be stunted because she isn't gaining weight properly.

My kid gained very little weight from ages 7 to 10 - her ped was worried, we had lots of conversations about what and how much she was eating. But she was growing, it was just up and up.

And then she hit puberty at 11, stopped gaining much height, and has gained 15+ lbs/year for the past couple years. And you know what? NOW the ped is on us about her gaining weight too fast.

Unless you have other reasons to be worried (poor or limited diet, low energy, etc), don't borrow trouble.

Anonymous wrote:Every kid should be growing 2+ inches and gaining several pounds each yr until they are through puberty.

Op - we are going back to the doctor soon but I am going to guess DD maybe grew 1” in the past 7 months but has gained no weight.

Every kid should be growing 2+ inches and gaining several pounds each yr until they are through puberty.

They all gain - they have to in order to grow - not all tweens get that chubby look many get around 11/12/13 though.

Anonymous wrote:I have a pre tee who is pre-pubescent. I keep waiting for her to gain weight but it hasn’t happened yet. Her friends are all gaining weight and I assume will hit puberty sooner than her.

In 7 months she has gained maybe 1 pound? She is turning 10 in 4 months.

Is she growing 2-4 inches in height a year?

Would she get knocked down and injured playing a real soccer or basketball game?

Drink milk for strong bones?

The gain a bit to a lot.

Not everyone is fat. The cliche that your body gets overweight before a growth spurt is false. It’s overeating and lack of activity that gets one overweight, not planning ahead for a growth spurt.

My DD just turned 11 and hasn’t gained weight. I don’t see that in her peer group either.

It’s different for every kid. Bring it up with your doctor but I see no reason to be alarmed right now.