my son was born 7lbs 15 oz and now he's seven weeks old and he's only put on a little over a pound. Everyone I know with little babies seems to be constantly giving weight updates and they're all just growin and growin. He's not underfed or sick (although he is a little hyperthyroid, but we feed him very frequently to keep up with his metabolism) and he certainly doesn't look thin, but should babies be growing faster than this or is it normal?
2006-08-29 08:05:58 · 7 answers · asked by boo 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Nothing to worry about it is all normal. my daughter was the same way. but once he gets a little older he will have no problem what so ever.
2006-08-29 08:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by bubbles2615 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certainly talk to your peds doc (your 2-mo visit is coming up, right?). also, you mentioned you were feeding your baby frequently - how frequently, and is he bottle- or breast-fed? if you feed a breastfed baby too often, and he's only on you for a little while, he may only be getting the thin milk that comes out first - the fatty stuff comes at the end of the feeding, so he should drain you dry in order to really get the good stuff. also, make sure you are keeping well-hydated and nourished.
he should have 4-6 really wet diapers/day. does he act hungry? if he's in good spirits and peeing/pooping OK, then he's probably fine.
good luck!
2006-08-29 08:30:31 · answer #2 · answered by HoyaDoc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd take him to your pediatrician. But if he eats normally and has normal bowel movements, I wouldn't be too concerned. My child did the same thing being born at 9 lbs 11 oz. and two months later had only put on 1.5 lbs. But he ate normally and had normal diapers. If your pediatrician says it's normal and that your son's in the norm of all the percentiles, don't worry. Enjoy your baby!
2006-08-29 08:18:13 · answer #3 · answered by d4cav_dragoons_wife84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 01:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by hamb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are nursing there is a chance that he is not getting enough. If you are nursing you need to check to see how much milk you are producing. He should have gained more than that in 7 weeks. Talk to the doctor about it. I would be concerned. Good luck. I hope everything is OK.
2006-08-29 08:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by hotmama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Double weight by six months and triple by one year. Don't worry unless he looses a considerable amount of weight.
2006-08-29 08:08:26 · answer #6 · answered by yummymummy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor about this. You may need to increase calorie intake.
2006-09-02 02:35:39 · answer #7 · answered by sescja 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋