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What can i do to ensure my 2.5 year old son is not too skinny? my son has lost a lot of weight in the past 2 months. i try to feed him, but he fusses.
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See your doctor: Children don't usually lose weight. Losing weight can be a sign of significant illness in most children. If he has actually lost weight, without vomiting or diarrhea, please have him seen by his doctor to find out what could be causing this.
Answered 12/2/2013
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