My son is nearly 40 lbs. and only 12 months old. He is very long also, but he is very chubby. Last time I went to the doctor at his 8 month checkup he said "he's just a big guy". But now even my Mom is commenting on how large he is and thinks that I should wean him from the breast because she thinks I should monitor the amount he's eating. He barely eats solids now.
I thought that you couldn't overfeed a breastfed baby. But everyone seems to think that I'm somehow doing something wrong. Has anyone ever had an extremely chubby breastfed baby??
2007-02-02 13:25:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You read right. 39 lbs. actually, to be entirely correct. He weighed 34 at his 8 month checkup. They couldn't even weigh him on the baby scale anymore. I had to get on the scale alone and then with him to get a weight. :o) The doctor says that there is no thyroid prob or metabolism or other health issue. He's healthy... just big. His Daddy is 6'5". But even he wasn't this big when he was a baby. I'm only 5'3" but I did have a Grandfather who was 6'7"... so who knows? Maybe he'll be tall.
2007-02-02 16:26:52 · update #1
I'm also surprised that more people aren't aware of the fact that human infants really only NEED breastmilk for the first year of life. All other foods are for practice. Our society is just used to starting solids early.... and not breastfeeding as long as those in other countries do.
2007-02-02 16:29:51 · update #2
Is he growing along a consistent curve?
Is he proportional weight for height?
Does his body type reflect mom and dad's body types?
How is he doing developmentally? Is he crawling? Cruising? Walking?
2007-02-02 13:34:31 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like my situation with my son - also a very big boy. He was born at 8 lbs. 5 oz. and steadily began to pack on the pounds while only breastfeeding (still is at a year old... and I intend to continue nursing). I'm shocked at how little people know about the benefits of breast milk. No wonder Americas breastfeeding rates are pitiful.
Here are the FACTS:
1. Breastfed babies cannot be overfed.
2. If a baby who is extremely chubby is exclusively breastfed and has no medical problems... baby is just supposed to be chubby.
You are doing a wonderful thing for your son. Keep it up. He will be sooo healthy because of it. Humans should drink human milk... not cows milk.
2007-02-02 16:36:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to compare height to weight not age.
No you aren't doing anything wrong. Yes it is almost impossible to overfeed a breastfed baby. No your baby doesn't need to eat solids. (a breastfed baby, if you are planning to continue breastfeeding -which you should, should be getting NO MORE THAN 25% of their calories from solids at one year.
NEVER EVER put a toddler on a diet without constant medical supervision. It is not safe.
Please trust me you are doing the right thing for your son by breastfeeding and he is the right size for him! He will probably even be a skinny kid at some point. And unless you are feeding him junk I am sure the solids are just fine too.
Feel free to e-mail me if you want. My son is around 30 lbs at 10 months so not too far off from yours.
2007-02-02 13:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow. You must have some really good milk! Nope, no problems. A breastfed baby will not over eat. Chances our it's genetic. Perhaps, your hubby is a big guy?
My son is also a big guy. He's nearly 25 lbs and 31 inches for 11 months. He is the same height and weight as his 20 month old friend...and both were breastfed. One is smaller and one is larger. Isn't that human nature ;) Just look around...we're all diferent sizes, shapes and colors!
Okay just saw that number was 40. I think you mistyped something. That is the size of a kindergardner!!
2007-02-02 13:30:10 · answer #4 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
My 1st child was 29 lbs. for his 1st birthday and 40 lbs. by his 2nd birthday....and he never had fat rolls---he was just long/tall. My other son was just a smaller model. He was 24 lbs for his 1st Bday and is 5 1/2 yrs now and weighs 42 lbs. You must be feeding him straight cream in that "Liquid Love".
I have been told many times that babies (infants) do not overeat....and I believe it and I have 5 children that I have watched grow from breastmilk. IF your Dr. is concerned, get a referral for an endocrinologist to check everything over.
2007-02-02 13:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by 1SmileyGal 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
okay if u really meant 40 lbs and not mistyped it. then let me tell u, my daughter is 3 and shes about 38 lbs and 39 inches tall. she has always been a little big for her age (at 6 months she could wear 9-12 month clothes and so on so forth, right now she cant wear 3T clothes they are too short on her. and shes active. maybe u need to get ur song to become more active, (does he walk well yet?) if so, get him playing alot every day, outside or inside. and that should help, if not. and ur concerned talked to a doctor that specializes in the "concern"
2007-02-02 13:36:09 · answer #6 · answered by Lil mzz green eyez 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Granted I'm not a doctor, but in my opinion, your child should be eating more solids than breast milk at this point or at least babyfood instead of just milk.
You can definitely over breastfeed a baby. I have a friend that literally breastfed her child until he was six and a half years old. It was disturbing because he could literally ask his mother for her breast.
Also, your breasts will not stop producing milk until you stop breastfeeding. You could probably breastfeed for the rest of your life if you kept at it haha. Anyway, talk to your doctor and ask him about these things.
Also, your child is not too old to breast feed, but you should probably be slowing down and introducing him to new and different foods but becareful with this due to possible allergy problems.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-02 13:37:43 · answer #7 · answered by LSR 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think that you should talk this over with your doc again--it doesn't seem right. I also think that it's fairly alarming that he doesn't eat solids. Although breastmilk is wonderful and very full of great stuff for small infants, it seems that a toddler needs specific nutrients found in fruits/veggies and meats. I'm definately not an expert but I would seek out the help of a professional if I were in your shoes
2007-02-02 13:36:38 · answer #8 · answered by hope95431 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I can't believe that. My 3 1/2 year old is in the 50% at 33 lbs. If that's true you definitely need not just a pediatrician, but a specialist.
2007-02-02 13:29:17 · answer #9 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hi, Look you are lucky to brest feed, my babies got bottled feed. If you are concerned about your babies weight take him or her to the doctor. you are want to feed him brest milk you should. but my babies were bottle feed and they were bog boys. and they still are. (I would go to the doctor and talk to him, if you are Concerned)
More to help you out more if you want to chat.
2007-02-02 13:38:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋