Not gaining weight
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Each score is a percentile comparing your child to other kids their age.
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Not gaining weight
When parents mention Not gaining weight they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | Often | 2 mentions |
| Not eating (during meals) | Often | 2 mentions |
| Difficulty breastfeeding | Often | 1 mention |
| Frequent crying | Often | 1 mention |
| Refusing to eat | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Not gaining weight
How common is Not gaining weight?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 17.9% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Not gaining weight.
Percentage of kids with Not gaining weight by year of age
This is based on a survey of 458 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Not gaining weight “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 3% | 14 mentions |
| Severe | 4% | 20 mentions |
| Moderate | 10% | 48 mentions |
| Mild | 13% | 59 mentions |
| Not at All | 69% | 317 mentions |