My son was born 8 weeks ago and weighed 6.1lb. He now weighs 14lb! He is breast fed with a bottle of formula at night and a little in the evening if he is still hungry after draining me!
Has anyone else had a child gain weight like this? I don't want to create a monster!! Incidentally he has only been having a bottle(s) for around 10 days, and his weight gain was rapid on just breast milk.
2006-09-20 05:27:57 · 26 answers · asked by Marlene 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He is gaining weight very fast. The old rule of thumb was that a baby should double their birth weight at 3 months and be triple it at one year. Since you're only feeding him breast milk and formula, I don't see that you can change anything. He will most likely slow down soon and when he starts to walk he'll almost stop gaining weight and grow in height. I wouldn't be too worried at this point. Sounds like you have a very healthy baby.
2006-09-20 05:35:38 · answer #1 · answered by irish_yankee51 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hungry baby who will be a great feeder when it comes to solids! And if I were you I wouldn't wait till 6 months for that! He will only take what he wants so you're not feeding too much. The first year or so are filled with growth spurts so the demand will go up and down, and weight gain accordingly. Relax. If there are concerns then the nurse will be picking up on this at his weigh ins. Enjoy a healthy feeder!
2006-09-20 05:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by wee stoater 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter change into continually on the 97th centile for height although her weight did determination somewhat, her weight would pass up merely earlier her height higher so each and every each and every now and then she would seem overweight even if it equalled out interior the authentic. She's 17 now and 5' 8 and wears a length US 2. At this aspect that's quite no longer nicely worth nerve-racking about as both weight and height are intense. If case in aspect she change into excess of on weight and way less than on height which will be grounds for situation yet she's tremendous as she is.
2016-10-16 01:30:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion there is no "wrong" amount of weight gain in breast fed babies. He is getting what he needs, when he needs it. I would give up the formula and just stick with breast milk. If you don't have enough he will nurse more frequently to stimulate greater production until you do. And don't listen to the well baby nurse who tells you he is not following his "curve". Those charts were created in the 1930's using formula fed babies' weight gain to form the curve.
2006-09-20 05:44:40 · answer #4 · answered by auskan2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its normal...my son did the same thing on strictly being breast fed...You will find that when they start rolling around and being more active they will stop gaining so fast. I had a exersaucer for my son to bounce in whe he was 4 months old. You just have a very healthy baby. I found my son ate more at certain times like a growth spurt...its fine
2006-09-20 05:41:53 · answer #5 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think u need to worry but i would stick to breast milk only. If he is too hungry you may need to cease the breast and put him onto formula full time.
Breastfeeding is demand and supply, the more he wants the more you will produce. Trust me I fed my two sons first one until he was 6 months the second one until he was 4 months, although my second was 9lb born I stopped at 4 months because I was tired.
Do what you think is best but I wouldn't give him formula and breast this young
2006-09-20 05:34:00 · answer #6 · answered by Scatty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is perfectly normal, you can't overfeed when breastfeeding. Why though are you giving formula at night and in the evening, this seems a little odd? If your baby is looking for more than you have got, try giving water instead, he may just be thirsty. All babies need water to drink as well as milk.
2006-09-20 05:47:22 · answer #7 · answered by Swampy_Bogtrotter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That does seem like quite a weight gain. My babies weighed that at about four months. It might have to do with the build he inherited. Are you or your husband people of large build? What does your pediatrician say? I think your baby sounds very healthy. As a nurse, I sometimes see babies that have failure to thrive. Bless you and your baby!
2006-09-20 05:40:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
Babies gain weight at different rates. Breast milk, while good for them does not tend to stick with them as long as its is digested much faster than commerical formulas. Babies grow very rapidly in the first year.
If you are concerned, talk to your familiy physician.
As long as he is healthy I would not worry.
Good Luck
Wismom
2006-09-20 06:00:11 · answer #9 · answered by Wismom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boy was exactly the same and would latch on to me all day if I would let him.
It is nothing to worry about, be very happy your child is gaining weight and thriving on what you are doing.
Your health visitor would let you know if there was a concern. Whilst I was against them to begin with a dummy might be the answer, it might be the comfort rather than hunger, it worked for mine as he would not drink formula.
Good Luck.
2006-09-20 05:38:50 · answer #10 · answered by boudicea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋