my baby girl who was born with a wgt 2.8kgs now at her 9th month weighs 7.9kgs.is she underweight?

Question

i read that 8.9kgs is ideal at this age. otherwise her devpt is normal. she sits properly and can stand with support.her apetite is also seems normal. please suggest how to improve her weight.

Answer 1

babies are different, and "normal" weight simply means that 50% weigh more, and 50% weigh less.

If her appetite seems normal, then you're doing ok. She will let you know when she's hungry and when she's not.

Let her tell you. Babies are not shy about being hungry!

Answer 2

I have a great book called "What to expect the first year" by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee Hathaway, and I think you might be interested in some of the articles that are in there.

According to the Girl's Weight Chart published in the back of the book, if your daughter is 9 months old, and weighs 7kg she is in the fifth percentile for her weight. If she weighs 8.5kg she is in the 50th percentile for her weight. If she weighs 10kg she is in the 95th percentile for her weight. I wouldn't be too worried, because whilst it does seem that she is a tad bit underweight, she isn't underweight by much. Also, some children grow at a faster rate than others, and that can be a factor in determining which percentile they fall into.

Here's another article that you might be interested in, from the same book.

"My friend's babies are all roly-poly; mine is long and thin - the top percentile in height and the lowest in weight. The doctor say's he's doing find and I shouldn't worry, but I do.

Thin continues to be in - everywhere but in the nursery. While the lean look is favoured on adults, plumpness is what many look for and love in babis. And yet, though they might not win as many nappy commercial roles as their roly-poly peers, slender babies are usually as healthy.

In general, if your baby is alert, active and basically content, and if his weight, though on the low side of average, continues to keep pace with his height, there is, as the doctor has pointed out, no cause for concern. There are often factors that affect a baby's size about which you can do very little. Genetic factors, for example - if you and/or your husband are thin and small boned, your baby is likely to be too. And activity factors - the baby-on-the-go, is usually thinner than the inactive one.

There are, however, a few reasons for thinness that do need remedying. A major one is underfeeding. If a baby's weight curve keeps dropping off for a couple of months, and if the loss isn't compensated for by a jump in the following month, the clinic sister often will consider the possibility that the child is not getting enough to eat. If you're bottlefeeding, you can supplement baby's diet with solids if he clinic sister okays them, or you can try diluting the formula a little less, again with the clinic sister's approval.

And don't underfeed intentionally. Some parents, eager to get their babies starte don the patyj toward a future of slimness an dgood health, limit kilojoules and fat in infancy. This is a very dangerous practice, since infants need both for normal growth and development. You can start them on the road to good eating habits without depriving them of the nourishment they need now.

Be sure, too, that your baby isn't one who is either so sleepy or so busy that he forgets to demand his meals regularly. Between three and four months old, an infant should be eating at least every four hours during the day (usually at least five feeds), though he may sleep through the night without waking to eat. Some breastfed babies may still be taking more feeds, but fewer feeds could mean your baby isn't eating enough. If your baby's the kind who doesn't make a fuss when he's not fed, take the initative yourself and offer meals to him more often - even if it means cutting short daytime nap or interrupting a fascinating encounter with his cot gym.

Rarely, a baby's poor weight gain is related to the inability to absorb certain nutrients, a metabolic rate that is out of kilter, or an infectious or chronic disease. Such illness, of course, requires prompt medical attention"

Answer 3

Blv me she s perfect. When I was pregnant doctors were worried I had small for dates baby when I gave birth she was 3.42kgs which is above average.At 16 months she wieghs 12.5 kgs. At 9 months she was about 9-10 kgs. From 7 to 10 kgs its ok at that age.Doctor told me so, so dont worry.But remember no child is like another.And one other thing.Underweight children grow up to become more intelligent that those born in a normal weight.Courage swt.She s just perfect

Answer 4

If she's reaching developmental milestones appropriately and is growing at a normal rate (it doesn't matter what the 'ideal' is) there's nothing wrong with her. Enjoy her and don't worry that she's not average size - she's OK! You don't need to do anything to improve her weight. Her weight is probably perfect for her length. It's always a good idea to have your pediatrician evaluate this though. Happy parenting!

Answer 5

That is so like my son, why not try mixing her milk with 1 1/2 teaspoon with cereal in every of her feeds, It works on my son who is now 16kg at the age of 2 1/2

Answer 6

Did your doctor say she was? Is she healthy? Have you voiced your concerns to the doctor? Your Doctor will be able to best answer this question.

Answer 7

ITS AN AVERAGE WEIGHT......YOUR BABY IS PROBABLY FINE! IF SHES EATING LIKE SHE SHOULD BE THEN DONT WORRY~
BUT SINCE UR A MOM U STILL PROBABLY WILL SO JUST CALL AND TALK TO HER DR

Answer 8

i would suggest talking to her doctor. he/she can advise more..