Hi, My 5 year old has a large belly. She is in the 35 percentile for height and the 35 percentile for weight. She eats pretty healthy but she doesn t like meat so I find myself meeting her protein needs with nuts, peanut butter, and dairy. She has a bowel movement every day and doesn t seem to complain about stomach or gas issues. When she was 4 I asked her doctor and she said it was just a toddler belly. Now she is 5 and although she has grown it is still there and larger/rounder than ever. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.
HiT hanks for writing to Chat Doctor .3 things I would advise you1. Increase protein content and restrict refined sugars and fat. Less protein will make muscle flabby and protruding belly2. Get vitamin D levels, if low she will benefit from vitamin D treatment3. Deforming once a year Wishing your child speedy recoveryRegards Chat Doctor.