Just got back from the doctor - my 6 month old daughter is 28 inches long and weighs 15.5 pounds??? Last month she weighed 15 lbs, and at four months weighed 14 lbs 10 oz, what do you think? What did your children measure at this age?
2006-08-28 05:41:21 · 14 answers · asked by .*AnNa*. 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Sex = girl
Age = 6 Months
Length = 28.0 inches
Weight = 15.5 pounds
Based on the data you submitted, your child falls into the following percentiles:
Length = above the 100th percentile
Weight = between 25th and 50th percentile
2006-08-28 06:27:18 · answer #1 · answered by lkwood39 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My son is 28 1/4 inches long and weighs 19 pounds 2 oz. And he is also 6 months old
2006-08-28 13:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by green_eyes_323_02 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all children are different. My oldes son was 15 lbs at 3 lbs, however my youngest is 1 and a half and is only 21 lbs. He was at a steady rate for a long time.
Check with your doctor, they should be able to show u the height and weight chart and tell you if your child is below, average, or above average. thats the best way.
2006-08-28 12:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by Mz J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have a tall, slender baby. You can check your daughter's stats on the growth charts (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/growthcharts/set1clinical/cj41c018.pdf) According to this chart, she's off the chart in height, and in the 50% for weight. My daughter is the same way. She's 14 months now. I was a bit concerned that she might be underweight for her height, but her pediatrician said she's fine. Babies do most of their growing in the first 6-9 months, then it starts to slow down a little. Your daughter is probably going to be tall. If her doctor thought there was a problem, they would tell you.
2006-08-28 13:44:57 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. Usually at six months they start to slow down in their growth. My son (6 months) is the same way! He's only gained about a pound in the last two months. He's 27 1/2 inches and 18 lbs.
Is she breastfed? My son is...and the peditrican said he looked wonderful. Even though he was just meeting the growth curve. He said to have a long and thin baby is great - despite what our society tells us. In fact, he said that his health will be much better off because of his body shape now. And, he'll have less chance of diabetes and heart problems and the big one obesity because of his body type!
2006-08-28 12:47:42 · answer #5 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a six month old can weigh anywhere from 14 to 21 lbs..
2006-08-28 13:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 6 month old daughter weighs 15lbs 14oz. and is 26 inches long. I think your daughter's height and weight are perfectly normal...not every baby is the same.
2006-08-28 12:47:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't get caught up comparing your child. If you were at the doctor, and he didn't seem concerned, then I really wouldn't worry.
If you still are concerned, find a height weight chart online where you can find out what percentile your child is in for his age, but chances are she is just fine.
2006-08-28 12:45:40 · answer #8 · answered by AnswerMom 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
OMG you gave birth to a mis-sized child! Just kidding. You could probably consult your pediatrician to find out more about height/weight, but as long as the baby is healthy, that's all that matters. I'm sure she is perfect regardless of height/weight.
2006-08-28 12:48:03 · answer #9 · answered by Ryan 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She just doesn't have alot of baby fat. My son is 14 months 33.5 inches and onley about 22 lbs. We're just exposed to so many chubby and occassionally down right fat babies now that healthy looks too thin.
2006-08-28 12:47:38 · answer #10 · answered by emily 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋