"Don’t Overfeed Your Baby"
FOR AIR WEEK OF MARCH 11, 2002

How you feed your baby now can have an impact on your child’s heart later in life. 

Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt with the CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE, presented by TexCare – connecting Texas families with children’s health insurance for 18 dollars a month or less. 

A new study shows that babies who gain weight too fast in the first years of life can become obese later in life. 

Researchers found that babies who had gained too much weight during the first four months of life were more likely to become obese as adults, putting them at risk for heart disease.  

Monitor your child’s weight gain closely. If you notice rapid weight gain, take your child to the doctor.  Remember:  weight and height measurement is part of each regular well child check-up. Make sure you take your child to each scheduled visit, and ask about their growth.

Presented by TexCare . Keep your kids healthy. Call 1-800-647-6558 to apply or when its time, to renew your children’shealth care coverage. That’s 1-800-647-6558.