To put that into perspective, most children that age weigh between 20 and 25 pounds. At 17 months, toddlers are typically just learning to walk steadily, forming their first words, and beginning to assert their independence. They’re small enough to be scooped up easily, light enough to be carried on a parent’s hip without much effort.
Zach was different. His size was so unusual that it seemed almost impossible to comprehend. He weighed more than many first-graders. More than some second-graders, even. His appearance on national television sparked immediate conversation across the country.
