8 year olds weight, please help

[rebbecca]

i dont know if i am in the right forum or not maybe someone can help me for my son. my 8 year old son has losted 8 pounds in the past month. i have gotten the ensure drinks for him. what else can i give him to help him gain weight? a month ago hes weight was 54 it is now 44. the drs know, i am just very worried. can anyone please help me!

[rhondeveau]

Please have a doctor check his blood sugars as soon as possible.

[rhondeveau]

That sounds like my son two years ago before we found out he had diabetes type 1.

[Teashop]

I think by feeding your son heavy foods such as pasta, meats, and breads. Things with Carbs. It will not keep him full for long, but it holds a lot of carbs and fats. And it's yummy too. So I think that should help. And going tot he doctors and having them write out a diet for him to follow. Or ever going to a nutrition store. There are many different natural remedy's for things like this. Good luck and keep me updated. You can just message me if you need anything. = ] Good luck

-TeaShop

[nyychic]

Does your son like things that are high in carbs?  Rice Mashed potatoes mac and cheese. pasta ronis?  Make a normal meal meat with two or three sides.  Only make sure that you offer a meat a HIGH CARB and a veggie or something.  I have an almost 9 year old who is really small for his age he just hit 52 and it helps, also have you thought about sports for him?  Football has worked great for my son he gained 9 pounds from football so you can imagine how small he was before football!!!!  I mean he was tiny.  Also adding like a slim fast "candy bar" meal to go bar to his lunch and breakfast will increase his caloric intake.  You can use the carnation instant breakfast shake with his breakfast instead of as his breakfast.  Ensure isn't what I would use to be honest.  I don't really like them and they aren't made for children if you want to do give that kind of drink try pediasure it is meant for children.  Good luck and please let me know what happens