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 08:37:31 · 7 answers · asked by sammydeea 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
he is nine and half months,he has dropped from the 50th centile to the 2nd
2006-08-22 08:49:17 · update #1
he hasnt been sick or had diarroea,he has and is perfect in himself,no other problems
2006-08-22 08:56:51 · update #2
Sometimes babies at that age start losing baby weight, specially if they got chubby before. They start becoming more active, however check his diaper, has he been sick? How is he acting?
If everything else is normal I wouldn´t worry too much, but get him checked just to be safe.
2006-08-22 08:54:44 · answer #1 · answered by copita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he was sick or teething he could have lost weight. 2 pounds in 3 months isn't that bad.....but you need to keep an eye on him...try to get him to eat more.
Another thing to think about is was he weighed on the SAME SCALE as last time?!? They do vary. I has my oldest son weighed when he was 2 months old at the DR's office and a few days later at the ER and there was about 1 pound difference.
2006-08-22 15:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by T G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal - 7 kids, 8 grand kids- babies weight changes depending on activities, time of year. Summer- too hot to eat , winter months they tend to gain. All of us weigh more in winter than summer. I would only worry if it continues to drop. Then there is a health issue. Don't panic and try and "plump" the kid up. Fat babies are "cute" but it leads to "fat" kids and then some don't shake it off and become "fat" unhealthy adults. Not to mention the teasing and hurt feelings they will get from their peers.
2006-08-22 15:55:50 · answer #3 · answered by naonip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is active he could have a lost a bit of weight make sure he is getting enough to eat.
2006-08-22 15:48:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know, but I'm sure your doctor will find out what's up with your baby. I wish you good luck.
Ciao and take care.
2006-08-24 20:21:30 · answer #5 · answered by a_cute_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is he not taking enough milk?or was he sick ?sometimes babies lose weight when they are sick. also feed the baby right. dont make him fall asleep hungry.
2006-08-22 15:47:43 · answer #6 · answered by atahsina 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, how old is he? He may just be in a lull if he's at average weight for his age.
2006-08-22 15:47:07 · answer #7 · answered by marcia t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋