i got my baby weight 3 months ago and he weight 18 pound, i got him weighed today and he has dropped to 16 pound,my health visitor said she will contact me soon to arange further weight checking ect.im worried sick what could it be.he is 9 half months
2006-08-22 08:33:35 · 6 answers · asked by sammydeea 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Babies lose weight when they become more active.I bet he is crawling now and burning more calories and less interested in eating. I dont think you need to be too worried.
2006-08-22 09:09:23 · answer #1 · answered by shannon d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not too uncommon for a child to lose weight in the first year...a couple of pounds isn't a huge deal just yet. It could be that he is picky about new foods, or that he is now more active than he was before..learning to crawl better and maybe even attempting to walk. The nurse probably just wants to keep an eye on things just in case. Have you noticed anything else different about him? Has he been very sleepy more than usual, refusing to eat or drink often? You are the mom, and believe it or not, you are more in touch with your little boy than that nurse. Pay attention, but don't over analyze every little thing. In your heart, you will know what's going on.
2006-08-22 15:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by swtmom0200 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry sweetie. I'm sure things will turn out fine. Just continue to nurture him, and see how things go. I read that babies are just like adults at times --- they have moods swings, and times when they want to do one thing today, and not do it tomorrow. That applies to eating as much as they normally do. Stay prayerful. Things will be OK.
2006-08-22 16:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by Kimmie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OKAY I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 6 MONTH OLD AT THE TIME MT SON WEIGHT BEGIN TO DROP BECAUSE OF HE DIDNT NOT WANT HIS MILK ANYMORE SO I HAD TO CHANGE HIS MILK TO ALIMENTUM WHICH IS FOR FUSSY OR GASES BABIES OR COLIC AND FOR BABIES WHICH ARE JUST NOT GETING ENOUGH PROTEIN FROM THE MILK THAT SHE OR HE ON TRY ANOTHE MILK OR START FEEDING TABLE FOOD OR SOME JUICE NOT TOO MUCH
2006-08-22 16:22:58 · answer #4 · answered by champane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do tend to loose a bit of weight its common as long as he is feeding properly and pooing too and is as active and not showing signs of being ill then he is just going through a growth spurt , dont worry
2006-08-22 16:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by catherine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he is okay. Don't worry too much. Just keep him on a regular feeding schedule, DO NOT overfeed him!
2006-08-22 15:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by ♣ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋