[faithnprogress]

Help! I am getting a placement for a 21 month old FS and he weighs 50lbs. He wears size 4T clothes and is in the biggest diapers I can find (size 6) and they are too small and leak. He doesn't fit in a normal stroller, too big for a crib, can't fit his legs through the highchair, pants are too long, etc. Does anyone know of any resources or products available for extremely large babies?

[mckenna]

good nights are made for older children who still wet the bed, maybe you could try those. nearly 2 is old enough for a booster chair with a seat belt at the table and a wagon works great to get kids around (although not at the mall) good luck!

[lambeausam]

For the diapers, you may want to check with your local children's hospital. They may be able to give you a referral to a supply company that has larger size diapers.

Do you have any medical information yet? If so, has he had any testing done to determine if he has a genetic disorder?

Sam

[jackiesbooks]

Is he tall also?

[faithnprogress]

I saw the goodnights, but they were expensive. He goes through about 7 diapers a day and soaks through at least 2 of those. I'll try the goodnights for while we're in the car or in a stroller, that should help when we're out of the house. Thanks.

[faithnprogress]

I don't have any medical info on him yet. I'm hoping a Dr. will let me put him on a diet. ** used food as a pacifier. I was told his problems are all environmental. He is also tall for his age, he is basically just a big kid. I think it would help him to lose a few lbs though. He's too young not to be straped into a car seat or stroller, he will get out. I was able to find a crib, highchair and stroller for larger children at Kettler. They are a German Co. and they make very good quailty childrens products. Most of their stuff holds children up to 100lbs.

[jandn]

You may also want to try small adult diapers, they are pull on but you may be able to cut the sides and tape them for a fraction of the cost of pull ups.

[momofmykids]

I think someone else already recommended the local children's hospital and ask them where to get larger diapers. My niece was handicapped and had to wear diapers for a while and her parents got them somehow through the children's hospital.

[lambeausam]

If you don't have a carseat yet, check out the Britax Husky or Marathon. We have three Marathons and they go up to 65 pounds. I believe the Husky is rated to around 80 or 85 pounds.

Sam

[ALI143]

I had a short term 26 mo-old FS that weighed more than my five-year-old. EVERYTHING is more expensive with larger babies; you may want to ask for a special rate. GoodNights are okay, but the do leak if left on just a touch too long. Depends for small adults will work well (but expensive) or try Luvs or Huggies size 6. I've noticed they run a tad bigger than other brands and are okay for leaks.

Don't go by age on the car seat go by weight unless height is a problem. Of course you'll want to keep some of his regular foods handy (so he doesn't lose bfamily and good food in same week) but also some good foods that make them full faster but still taste like junk food are: Apple slices with those little cups of caramel in the produce department, string cheese, Gensoy (flavored protein rice cake type snack) taste like chips, banana bread and banana chips, add shredded lettuce to all his favorite hamburgers and sandwiches, offer grapes and berries, mine really took to frozen berries with no sugar added, natural fruit roll ups, yogurt with extra fruit instead of icecream and syrup all that kind of stuff you already know. That way little one doesn't notice his new diet is lower sugar, lower fat, lower salt. Mine EXPECTED Cokes for breakfast and chips every single time he saw a vending machine. But it tapered off some.
Instead of a highchair I used a booster seat with a tray that pulls up to the table, but the stroller thing was solved with a wagon. The big Fisher-Price plastic kind with seats that fold up or can be laid flat. He was already used to a twin bed with guard rails and here he got a toddler bed with side rails.

I got used to the physical part of him. The hardest part was strangers (park, zoo, grocery store) that saw a 5 year old NOT a 2 year old and expected him to act and talk accordingly. Get used to the looks when your "5" year old can't speak clearly enough, tantrums, tries to hit other little 2 year olds when he's frusterated and can't communicate well enough, ect.

[Withay]

A few years ago I had a fd who had just turned 3 and weighed 53 lbs and wore a size 12 - 14 in girls clothing. I solved the too long pants issue by buying capris. You may be able to find longer legged shorts (should be bargains now) for older boys that will fit him like long pants. I would also recommend using suspenders if you can find them. That way you don't have to have a 'perfect' fit around the tummy to keep them up.

Blessings,
Dbl L