{"id":2063,"date":"2016-08-10T13:54:39","date_gmt":"2016-08-10T13:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/?p=2063"},"modified":"2019-07-02T00:10:47","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T04:10:47","slug":"high-calorie-foods-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/2016\/08\/high-calorie-foods-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"20 High Calorie Foods for Kids (pssst&#8230;they&#8217;re healthy too!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From the day my daughter was born (at 4.5 pounds), to the day she turned one year (12 pounds 13 ounces), she remained petite&#8230;and by definition &#8220;underweight&#8221;. \u00a0The growth charts never let me forget how small she was, or that\u00a099.9% of children her age were bigger than her.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2103\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2103\" class=\" wp-image-2103\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2201.jpg\" alt=\"Sienna (2 years) with her younger sister (3 months)\" width=\"590\" height=\"647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2201.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2201-273x300.jpg 273w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2201-768x843.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2201-933x1024.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2201-300x329.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2201-610x669.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_2201-1080x1185.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2103\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sienna (2 years) showing her younger sister (3 months) some love<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It was tough not to let her\u00a0growth define my success as her\u00a0mom.<\/p>\n<p>If my daughter Sienna was growing well, I was succeeding. \u00a0If she wasn&#8217;t gaining weight, I felt like I was failing.<\/p>\n<p>As\u00a0a big-time foodie myself (I&#8217;m Italian!), I couldn&#8217;t comprehend how MY\u00a0little girl\u00a0wanted\u00a0<em>nothing<\/em>\u00a0to do with food or the dinner table. My underweight daughter\u00a0was also an &#8220;<em>extremely picky eater<\/em>&#8220;. \u00a0Needless to say, stress levels were sky high.<\/p>\n<p>We were well supported, but I lacked confidence\u00a0as our pediatrician and specialists urged us to focus on high calorie foods for our daughter who ate so poorly. \u00a0I cringed when I heard them\u00a0recommend\u00a0&#8220;<em>milkshakes, french toast, and mayonnaise<\/em>&#8221; as part of their dietary protocol.<\/p>\n<p>I knew high calorie foods were important for my child&#8217;s\u00a0growth. \u00a0But why wasn&#8217;t the focus on foods that offer both\u00a0<em>quantity<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>quality<\/em>\u00a0of calories?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Growing well is one thing. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thriving well is another.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As\u00a0a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/about\/\">Certified Holistic Nutritionist\u00a0<\/a>I had my own\u00a0tricks up my sleeve&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/daniellebinns.kartra.com\/page\/high-calorie-foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2099\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3.jpg\" alt=\"High calorie foods for kids\" width=\"480\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-610x511.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>High calorie foods for kids should also be high in nutrition.<\/h2>\n<p>Even if my little one\u00a0was ONLY eating a\u00a0measly mouthful, I knew it could be packed with\u00a0calories. \u00a0More importantly, nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>Out of curiosity, I googled &#8220;<em>high calorie foods for underweight babies and kids&#8221;. \u00a0<\/em>\u00a0The foods\u00a0listed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Waffles<\/li>\n<li>Cookies<\/li>\n<li>Ice cream<\/li>\n<li>Whipping cream<\/li>\n<li>Crackers<\/li>\n<li>Cream cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Umm, something seems to be missing\u00a0here&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>NUTRITION!<\/p>\n<p>After multiple failed Google searches,\u00a0I compiled a list of all the fabulous\u00a0foods that nourished\u00a0my daughter over the past 3 years. \u00a0 Below I&#8217;ve included a list of 20 high-calorie and nutrient-dense foods (ideal\u00a0for smaller children&#8230;and great for all children).<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><strong>20\u00a0High Calorie Foods for Kids (also nutrient-dense)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<table width=\"531\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ed5f95;\">Food<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\"><span style=\"color: #ed5f95;\"><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"177\"><span style=\"color: #ed5f95;\"><strong>Nutrition Punch<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"149\"><span style=\"color: #ed5f95;\"><strong>Tips<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Pumpkin Seeds, Pumpkin Seed Butter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">Seeds \u2013 180 calories per \u00bc cup<\/p>\n<p>Butter \u2013 160 calories per 2 tbsp.<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Healthy fats, zinc, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, protein, iron<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">Replace peanut butter with pumpkin seed butter on toast, crackers, in baking, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Chia seeds<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">80 calories per 1 tbsp.<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Calcium, protein, omega-3, fiber, antioxidants, potassium, phosphorus, skin health, digestion, heart health, bone + teeth<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\"><a href=\"http:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/overnight-chocolate-chia-seed-pudding\/\">Chia seed pudding<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Tahini<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">90 calories per 1 tbsp.<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, selenium, dietary fiber<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">Hummus, dressing,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.joyoushealth.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/04\/chewy-chocolate-chip-tahini-cookies\/\">cookies<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Hemp seeds<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">55 calories per 1 tbsp.<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Protein, healthy fats, manganese, iron, thiamine, phosphorus, magnesium, digestion, heart health<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">Soups, salads, smoothies, dips<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Coconut oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">117 calories per 1 tbsp.<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Healthy fats, caprylic acid, lauric acid<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">Use for cooking at high temperatures. Coconut milk is also great.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Olive oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">119 calories per 1 tbsp<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Healthy fats, vitamin E, heart health, anti-inflammatory, digestion, anti-cancer, cognitive function<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Ghee<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">120 calories per 1 tbsp<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Vitamin A, E, K2, CLA, digestive support, immune support, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">May be suitable with dairy intolerance &#8211; milk protein (casein) is mostly removed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Kefir<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">160 calories per 1 cup<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Protein, probiotics, calcium, antibacterial properties, bone health, digestive health<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">Smoothies, cooking,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/kefir-ranch-dressing\/\">ranch dressing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Organic egg yolk<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">55 calories per 1 large<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, thiamine, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, vitamins A, D, E and K, EFAs<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">Note:\u00a0 The yolk contains most of the egg\u2019s nutrition.\u00a0 Soft boil to retain nutrients (and for ease of eating).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Salmon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">158 calories per 4 oz.<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Vitamin B12, B3, B6, D, selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, phosphorus, protein, iodine, heart health, anti-inflammatory<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Chicken liver<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">146 calories per 3 oz.<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Protein, iron, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin A, folate<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">Liver Pate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Turkey<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">167 calories per 4 oz.<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">B vitamins, protein, zinc, phosphorus, choline, selenium<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">Meatballs, meatloaf, nuggets,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skinnychef.com\/recipes\/turkey-burgers\">burgers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Grass-Fed Beef<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">158 calories per 3 oz.<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Vitamin B12, B6, B2, protein, niacin, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus. Choline, pantothenic acid, iron, potassium<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">Note: Contains more antioxidants, omega-3&#8217;s, CLA, trace minerals, and vitamins vs. conventional meat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Lentils<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">58 calories per \u00bc cup<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Molybdenum, folate, fiber, copper, protein, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, heart health, antioxidant<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">Soups, lentil burgers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Sweet potato<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">180 calories per 1 medium<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Vitamin A, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, fiber, promotes blood sugar balance, anti-inflammatory + antioxidant protection<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\"><a href=\"http:\/\/simmerandboil.cookinglight.com\/2015\/07\/29\/2-ingredient-sweet-potato-pancake-recipe\/\">Pancakes<\/a>, cookies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Avocados<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">60 calories per \u00bc cup cubed<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Healthy fats, dietary fiber, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin C<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">Avocado pudding, guacamole,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/2015\/09\/avocado-banana-cookies-for-picky-eaters\/\">cookies<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Blueberries<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">84 calories per 1 cup<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Vitamin K, manganese, vitamin C, fiber, carotenoids, antioxidant, heart health, cognitive benefits, blood sugar balance<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Goji berries<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">91 calories in 1 oz.<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Protein, over 20 trace minerals, including zinc, iron, phosphorus and vitamin B2. Anti-cancer<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Dates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">70 calories per 1 date<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Energy, eye health, fiber, skin health, promotes healthy nervous system, B vitamins, potassium, manganese, iron, copper, magnesium<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">Add to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.realfoodwholelife.com\/blog\/simple-strawberry-cashew-milk\">nut milks<\/a>, smoothies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"92\"><strong>Nutritional yeast<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">30 calories per 1 tbsp.<\/td>\n<td width=\"177\">Protein, iron, magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, fiber<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\"><a href=\"http:\/\/veganyumminess.com\/creamy-vegan-mac-and-cheese\/\">In \u201ccheese\u201d sauce<\/a>\u00a0for pasta<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #f24e8d;\"><a style=\"color: #f24e8d;\" href=\"https:\/\/yourstrategicmarketing.leadpages.co\/60-high-calorie-foods-download\/\"><strong>Get the extended list with\u00a060+ high calorie\u00a0foods for kids\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">here<\/span>.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of overwhelming you with a long list in this post,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/daniellebinns.kartra.com\/page\/high-calorie-foods\">I created this instant and free download<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/daniellebinns.kartra.com\/page\/high-calorie-foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2099\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3.jpg\" alt=\"High calorie foods for kids\" width=\"597\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-610x511.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So\u00a0life is very different now.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m no longer the mom who panics over my little girl&#8217;s\u00a0growth chart. \u00a0Nor do I dread trying to get food into her. \u00a0It took patience, the right foods (see above) and more importantly the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/webinar\">right mealtime approach<\/a>\u00a0to transform her eating\u00a0and our family&#8217;s happiness.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a little one at home\u00a0and worry about their weight and\/or nutrition, you&#8217;re not alone!<\/p>\n<p>Let me leave you with these words of advice (coming from a Certified Nutritionist &amp;\u00a0a mom who totally gets it):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/2016\/01\/wondering-how-to-get-your-child-to-eat-read-this\/\"><strong>Make mealtimes enjoyable<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(for them and for you too!)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/webinar\"><strong>Implement<\/strong><strong>\u00a0daytime &amp; mealtime strategies<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to encourage better eating and improve appetite<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/daniellebinns.kartra.com\/page\/high-calorie-foods\"><strong>Offer high-calorie AND\u00a0nutrient-dense<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>foods<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0at every meal and snack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most importantly, if your little one is healthy and developing well, they likely have the bodies that are right for them.<\/p>\n<p>So, don&#8217;t let a\u00a0percentile\u00a0define you or them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2095 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4365-e1470772599136.jpg\" alt=\"High Calorie foods for underweight kids\" width=\"592\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4365-e1470772599136.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4365-e1470772599136-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4365-e1470772599136-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4365-e1470772599136-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4365-e1470772599136-610x813.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>________<\/p>\n<h2>When nutrition isn&#8217;t the most important<\/h2>\n<p>As a Picky Eating Expert, I&#8217;d be remiss not to mention this:<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to feeding our little ones, it isn&#8217;t\u00a0<em>just<\/em>\u00a0about the nutrition. \u00a0&#8220;Picky eaters&#8221; have\u00a0limited variety so it&#8217;s more important that there&#8217;s always\u00a0something they can eat<em>.<\/em>\u00a0 Nutritious or not. \u00a0As we help them find enjoyment\u00a0at\u00a0mealtimes, they become interested in eating new and nutritious food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Once we have\u00a0happy eaters, healthy eaters will follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2100\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4598.jpg\" alt=\"High calorie foods for kids\" width=\"611\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4598.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4598-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4598-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4598-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4598-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4598-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/IMG_4598-1080x1080.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When we&#8217;re dealing with underweight children, our approach is even more crucial. \u00a0Research demonstrates that &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/life-style\/health\/new-research-suggests-putting-low-birth-babies-diet-prevent-adult-obesity-article-1.1058851\">babies who are born small have a tendency to become overweight and obese later in life<\/a>&#8220;. \u00a0\u00a0This risk factor is\u00a0top of mind for me, which is why I\u00a0try hard not to say:<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;<em>One more bite&#8217; or\u00a0<\/em><em>&#8216;Finish your dinner if\u00a0you&#8217;d like dessert&#8217;\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Well, these innocent words can\u00a0teach kids to eat more than they actually need. \u00a0Today and down the road. \u00a0This is why\u00a0I&#8217;m committed to showing moms<a href=\"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/thrivepackage\/\">\u00a0how to create healthy eaters &#8211; the right way<\/a>. \u00a0Giving our kids control of what and how much they eat, no matter their size. \u00a0 And offering health and growth promoting\u00a0foods at every meal and snack.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/daniellebinns.kartra.com\/page\/high-calorie-foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2099\" src=\"http:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3.jpg\" alt=\"High calorie foods for kids\" width=\"521\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.daniellebinns.com\/stagingsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-610x511.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the day my daughter was born (at 4.5 pounds), to the day she turned one year (12 pounds 13 ounces), she remained petite&#8230;and by definition &#8220;underweight&#8221;. \u00a0The growth charts never let me forget how small she was, or that\u00a099.9% of children her age were bigger than her. 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