My ds is 4 months at 15lbs. I am worried that he is too small for a baby who had a birth weight of 9lbs 4oz, it's not like he is tall either; he is just within the normal length, he doesn't have those chubby arms and cute big folds. I have read on some sites that baby's weight should double by 4 months, but on other sites, it said by 6 months. I am confused. I would like to know your babies weight at birth, their length, their weight at 4 months, whether they are breastfed or bottlefed and if your babies have/had those cute chubby arms/face already by that age.
2006-11-02 14:48:26 · 7 answers · asked by AMommy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Actually, if your child has a high birth weight, he may not double his birth weight until he is close to a year old. If, your son is growing normally and is within the normal percentiles, then, you don't have much to worry about.
My own children were all huge babies (8 1/2 pounds, 9 1/2 pounds and 11 1/2 pounds) and all grew at normal weights (doubled birth weight at 6 months to one year). In fact, my youngest didn't double her birth weight until she was a year. She started life so big (11 lbs, 8 oz) that she only gained a pound per month for a year and she was still in the 90th percentile for height and weight.
Don't stress, he's fine!
2006-11-04 05:49:31 · answer #1 · answered by lynnguys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
double at 6 months, tripple t 1 year. That is just a general rule of thumb, all babies are diffrent. Do not stress over how big or small your baby is, unless the pediatrcian thinks there may be a problem
My daughter was 6 lbs at birth, 19 inches
she weighed 9lbs at 4 months
she was breast feed
My son was 6lbs , 11oz at birth 19 inches long
he weighed 10lbs at 4 months and also was breast feed
2006-11-02 22:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My oldest was 8'2 at birth and 14 at 4 months (bottlefed)
He's 6 yrs and weighs 45 lbs
He's "normal"
My youngest was 7'4 at birth and 21 at 4 months (breastfed-I should've marketed my milk!!! lol)
He's 3 and weighs 40 lbs
He's "normal"
Just depends on the babies.
2006-11-04 17:32:08 · answer #3 · answered by doom92556 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your baby is a healthy weight for 4 months, so don't worry too much!! The rule of thumb(and I asked the doc) is that they look for the birthweight to double by 6 months, and triple by a year(because wieght gain slows down towards the end of the first year).
2006-11-02 22:52:36 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy2be 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's five months. My baby is 5 months old and she weighs around 17 lbs. She weighed 8 lbs 6.5 ounces when she was born and 21 inches long. I am currently breastfeeding her. She is full of chubbiness right now. I wouldn't worry, every baby is different, it doesn't mean there is something wrong.
2006-11-02 22:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by mama3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 months double and triple by their first birthday that's what my doc said, but every baby is different i think. my boy is 3 months and is 17lbs-13oz 25 long. he was10lbs-8oz 22 long at birth.
2006-11-03 00:19:08 · answer #6 · answered by Happy Wife&Mum. Very Much HappY! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure that it is in the 8th and 9th month.
2006-11-02 22:54:18 · answer #7 · answered by just guessing 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋