baby head size,?

Question

the dr said baby head measured at 45 cm he is 6 months old 17 pounds dr said his head was to big what is he talking about

Answer 1

All three of my kids have big heads. Their weight and length are both in the 50th % but their heads are in the 95th %. The doc told me not to worry. he said that a big head is better than a small head. I am not sure just how big your sons head is, but I do know that at a point it can be too big so just talk to your doc and find out if its anything to worry about.

Answer 2

I just pulled out my son's 6 month record and at his 6 month check up his head was also 45 cm. Though my son is a lot heavier than yours. He was already 23 lbs at 6 months. Anyway, the head size shouldn't alarm you. It just means that your son has a big head, which means that as your baby grows up, you're going to have to buy clothes with buttons because the shirts will have a hard time fitting over his head.

My son is now 15 months and I just measured his head size. His head now measures at 49 1/2 cm. Like I said, some of the t shirts I've bought for him are tight on the head. Big heads aren't medical problems, it just sort of runs in families. But there really is no worry as they grow up into adulthood. The only problems that may continually haunt you is when buying a hat. :-)

Answer 3

Hi I am a mother of a big head baby. What they do is measure growth according to the size of the head and the stomach. The stomach and the head are suppose to be relative to each other.

You should not worry at this point. 17lbs is not a bad weight for a six month old.

My son is very smart. So smart in fact he has been at daycare for a year and they actually thought he was a year older then he is. They thought all year he was 4 and he really is only 3, LOL idiots. His thought process and his vocabulary is that of a child a year older. He even has a 30% hearing loss.

So I look at it like this sure he has a big head but he is very smart. I love his big head.

Take care.

Answer 4

Well I'm not sure I would agree that it is "too big".

Here is the chart we use to plot head circumference
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/growthcharts/set1clinical/cj41c019.pdf

Your child's head circumference is between the 75th and 90th percentile, which is above average, but still normal.

And here is the chart we use to plot their heights and weights:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/growthcharts/set1clinical/cj41c017.pdf

Your child's weight is almost at the 50th percentile, which is about average weight. So relatively speaking hes head is a little bigger proportionally. But as long as the measurements continue to follow the curve then there is no cause for alarm.

These measurements are taken every visit. The vast majority of the time, having a bigger head proportionally is hereditary. If the head circumference grows disproportionally (does not follow the curve), then we will usually order tests. But right now there does not seem to be cause for alarm, so long as the baby is growing and developing normally.

Answer 5

According to growth percentile calculators, your baby's head size is in the 75th-90th percentiles. Meaning, his head size is bigger than 75-90 percent of all normal babies his age that were included in the sample size that makes up the chart. His head is not too big for his age. Anything on the growth chart is considered normal. My son is 11 months and his head size is in the 95th percentile at 19 inches and he is totally normal. He just inherited his father's head.

What may not be normal is the rate of his head growth. For instance, if his head used to be small and now it is suddenly big, the doctor may want to look into that. But even those cases are usually normal. My son's head used to be in the 5th percentile, and like I said, now it is in the 95th. Overall, he was born very tiny, and now he is big.

You can go to this growth calculator and track your baby's growth for yourself here:
http://www.justmommies.com/articles/infants_growth_calculator.shtml

Answer 6

Don't worry about it! When I had my first son, I pushed for two and a half hours before the doctor told me his head was too big, and all that pushing was futile. I ended up having to have a C-section and my beautiful son had a 15 inch head! He's growing into it just fine, and he's absolutely gorgeous. Don't worry yourself about this-your baby's head might be bigger than average, but that's not a problem for you or your child. Good luck as a mom!

Answer 7

My baby always has had a extra large head, but so does his dad, so it is okay. Do large heads run in your familf somewhere, it is important to find out. At 5 months my sons head was 46 cm, he is a very normal, healthy and very smart. (of course what mom wouldn't say their child is very smart)

Answer 8

my daughter has a big head. my son did to but he grew into it. if he was concerned he wouldnt have sent you home. i think a lot of babies go through this stage. if you are concerned call and discuss it with a nurse at the drs office.

Answer 9

You need to discuss that statement with your doctor; could be nothing, or could become a problem, but only he can answer your question. I sense this is your first child, so don't be afraid to ask the doctor questions; that's alot better than worrying! Most doctors will let you know if there's a real problem.

Answer 10

Your baby's head is in %75-90 of babies head measurement gap and is under the high limit of normal size.

A growing chart will help you.

For girls: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/growthcharts/set1clinical/cj41l020.pdf
For boys:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/growthcharts/set1clinical/cj41l019.pdf

and for details:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/growth/growth_charts.html