why is my child so thin?

I dont think you shoud worry much, if shes a happy, active child. This is the case with many people and they run to the doctors and wonder why the kids are so thin etc,and i have heard doctors say the same thing, that you shoud not worry if your child is active and happy and has no ailments etc. It happens at times, that their bodys are made that ways and they dont put on any weight. And things can change after a couple of years too, those who are thin , gain weight and those who are fat may become very thin too, so time tells. And no, meat cannot be the reason for her being thin at all. So dont worry, if shes ok and healthy, she will be fine within a few years.

How old is your child? There is a so called growth gap in children. Watch your child's diet. If your child didn't eat too much try to feed him milk for supplement.

Please see a pedriatician immediately. they could advise you on the exact problem your child is going through.

Her body probably burns calories faster since she has a faster metabolism which is normal in children and since she isn't eating all those fatty meats and things that is helping her stay thinner then other children. I have read also that taking vitamins speeds up the metabolism. I would look into those childrens drinks like pedia sure and ensure. My niece had this problem and her doctor recommended that she eat all she wants when she wants and to let her eat ice cream and other foods containing high fat content. It worked she is no longer underweight. There are shakes at a health store or GNC that will help with weight gain also. I wish you luck and hope she will have some weight gain so you will have one less thing to worry about.

she probably just has a very high metabolism and is very active. My son is like that, he eats all the time, but is extremely skinny! I worry about it too, but the doctor says he's very healthy.

awww you're such a caring mother! i wish my mom is this caring! lol. i'm petite and eat a lot but can't really gain weight either. i want to gain weight so bad! am trying, sometimes it works a little but most of the time not. as long as your daughter is happy and healthy and eat a balance diet, then you shouldn't worry as much :)

So should try giving him vitamins and try to serve vegetable...