Tips to Increase Calories for Weight Gain

Why Does My Baby/Toddler Need Extra Calories?

Eating extra calories helps with weight gain and proper growth and development. Some babies/toddlers are busy and do not take time to eat. Others are not hungry because of low appetite or if they are receiving certain medical treatments.

A Note About Extra Calories...

The care team has recommended that your baby/toddler needs extra calories for a specific reason. Eating too many calories regularly can lead to extra weight gain or obesity. Follow the care team’s recommendations for eating extra calories until it is no longer needed.

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• Overview
• How to Increase Calories
• Foods to Increase Calories

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