My newborn daughter weighs in at almost 10 lbs. She's a big girl.?

Question

I know childhood obesity is a problem. How long should we wait before put her on a weight-loss program?

I've decided to name her Fatima and call her Fati for short. It seems to fit her.

Answer 1

How stupid

Answer 2

Whoa!

Yes, 10 lbs is larger than the average weight of 6.7 lbs for a newborn baby, but it does happen. My daughter Amber was born at almost 9 lbs. so I understand the concern; however, to even THINK about putting your child on a weight loss regimen anywhere in the close future would be ridiculous and unheard of, not to mention unsafe! She is a newborn. There is no way her body could handle any sort of weight loss program anywhere in the near future. Babies usually lose a little bit of the weight Talk to the doctor about your concerns.

Maybe your wife/girlfriend had gestational diabetes when she was pregnant, or was borderline, and this could be why your baby girl was born weighing in at almost 10 lbs. It's not anything you should be overly concerned about, but like I said you should definetly speak with her doctor about this. Just, for your daughter's sake, don't put her on any sort of weight loss program etc. until she is much older and you have specific instructions from the doctor. Most newborns lose weight anyways within the first few days and up to a week after birth.

Hope I helped...

Answer 3

You are jumping the gun - don't worry about her weight right now, worry about her being healthy. Babies need the nutrients in Breast milk (or formula) do not even consider restricting her intake of food until after the age of 2 and then only if your doctor has concerns about her being overweight. Babies need fat to aid in proper brain development.

My daughter weighted just slightly over 10 pounds when she was born (she looked like a 3 month old beside all the 7 pound babies in the nursery) and now she is 5"9" and about 135 pounds - she was never overweight as a child. She also graduated in the top 5% of her class - maybe that extra baby fat got her on the right start. Enjoy your newborn daughter but please do not give her that nickname!

Answer 4

The birth weight of a child has nothing to do with whether he/she will be obese later on. My son was born at 9lbs6oz which is not far off 10lbs. Today at age 11 is fit and healthy. We often get asked if he is training to be a triathlete. When he is in he''s bathers he looks like a miny iron man.
Teach your child from an early age about the importance of healthy eating and exercising (not for the cosmetic reasons but importantly to stay healthy, cos with our health anything is possible, it's no use to be skinny but sick all the time!)

Answer 5

I'm sure that you must be joking because I don't know why someone would be that mean to their child. Some children are born big and that doesn't mean that they are going to turn out to be obese. My oldest daughter was 8 lbs. 9 oz. when she was born, and now she is a very slender and tall 6 year old. And what better way to give a child a complex, and make her end up eating alot than to call her FAT. I can only hope that you are making some cruel stupid joke.

Answer 6

Whoa... Daddy. in simple terms via fact she weighs in simple terms approximately 10 kilos does no longer mean she is going to have a topic with formative years weight problems.. What it greater suitable than in all probability ability is that the mummy had gestational diabetes.. this is the main element for a infant to be born so enormous.. My son weight 10 kilos 3 ounceswhilst he became born.. and that i became on no account examined for diabetes til I grew to grow to be pregnant with my daughter. My son has on no account had a topic along with his weight.. he's 6' a million" and wears a length 34 pants.. no fat on him in besides.. :)

Answer 7

I think your name choice is terrible that is very wrong of you, I can't imagine how old you are...not too mature though.

Ten pounds is bigger than the average baby, but it isn't that big! As long as she is healthy, I wouldn't worry.

You really should not worry about her weight now, she's newborn, get over yourself..and if she ends up being a bigger girl, you will still love her all the same, I would HOPE.

Answer 8

Are you serious???? A lot of babies are born 10 pounds are bigger. My brother was 10.5 pounds and at 18 years old is a skinny athletic guy. I can't believe you already want to put your newborn on a diet. I hope you don't ruin your little girl's self esteem down the road!!! You'll end up with a child with eating disorders if you are not careful!!!

Answer 9

Weight loss for a newborn? You're one messed up individual. Shame Shame

Answer 10

I cant believe that you are asking that I hope you are joking. But believe me when they start moving around she will slim down. My daughter had the chunkiest legs but when she started walking they slimed down. Its wrong to talk about your daughter like that. I think id rather have a chunky baby than a skinny baby.

Answer 11

DON"T even think about it. Talk to your doctor. She'll start being active and slim down -- it's normal for babies to have baby fat. Seriously -- you don't want to get started on regulating her food. As she starts to eat real food, just keep what you offer her healthy and let her get plenty of fresh air and active playtime.