Well, I found out my son is now 18 pounds and 10 oz. and 26.5 inches long. He is five months old the day after tomorrow. Do you think this is really large for a baby? He was supposedly born 6 weeks early ..so they say he is relly supposed to be more like 3.5 months old.
He doesn't look obese and is very active..anyone else here with a big baby? I guess I just remember that my daughter was a just about a year before she was this weight.
2007-02-27 09:36:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I think when they say he is supposed to be like a 3.5 month old, they are talking about development, like cognitive and physical abilities, not necessarily size. Doctors have a growth chart and they track babies along that, most babies consistently track along the same line. For example my daughter has always been on the small side and tracks at below the 10th percentile. My friend's daughter tracks at the 95th percentile. They are both considered healthy. What Dr.'s look at is if they drastically change what percentile they track at from one visit to the next. If your Dr. didn't tell you your baby is too big, then most likely he's not. However you can ask at his next appt. or phone in to ask if you are really concerned.
2007-02-27 09:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by nimo22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats not too big at all. It is a big baby, but not unhealthy. I was 11 pounds 2 ounces and 24 inches long as a newborn. I was over 30 pounds at a year old. I was never overweight though, just really big. Usually if there is a problem with your childs size, the doctor will say something. If you are concerned, ask his doctor on the next well baby visit which should be coming up next month.
Congratulations on your son!! Hope everything works out.
2007-02-27 09:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anthony L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is also not quite 5 months old. He weighs 19 pounds and is 27 inches long-at the top of the growth charts, but since he is proportional the doctor said he was fine.
2007-02-27 10:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by n2mama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My baby will be 5 months this week and he is 21 lbs. 1 oz. and is 28 inches long... He is on the high percentile for both his weight and length... I asked the doctor if she thought his weight is healthy and she said that as long as his length is on the high percentile as well he is fine.. so I wouldn't worry too much.. They check the baby's sugar levels when they are born and if the doctor thought that your baby is too heavy they'd tell you.. make sure he is eating the right amount for his age though, thats all that really matters that he's healthy! so just enjoy your baby to the fullest..
2007-02-27 09:50:23 · answer #4 · answered by CSS 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My little guy was 20 pounds at 5 months and is just fine now. He's 3 years old and weighs 33 pounds. He's pretty tall for his age and looks very lean. If you are feeding them nutritious food, then no worries. He'll "even out" with time.
2007-02-27 18:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by java girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh well i have a funny story that happend to me today to tell u!!!.. i was in the elevator at the hospital and i was holding my 4 month old son and this lady int here with me was holding her lil baby,..... she looked at me and went.. " how old" and i said oh 4 months then she was like OMG!!!!! my sons 7 months.. and i kid u not he was half my sons size....... my son is 17 pounds.... he must have been like 11. it made me think my son was a heffer lol... but hes not!!! trust me all babys are diffrent!
2007-02-27 10:56:24 · answer #6 · answered by Mo DeE 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the doc doesn't say so... My daughter is 13lbs at 4months, and I thought that was low, but it only the 35%tile. Just ask the doc and don't worry. my sisters was GIANT he is 3 and wears 5 yr old clothing.
2007-02-27 10:08:33 · answer #7 · answered by lilly j 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my daughter is 25 pounds at 8.5 months, she is in the 100 percent range, your son is just a big boy.
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2016-10-16 21:56:45 · answer #9 · answered by didden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think my son was 16lbs at a year..i'd get him in for some bloodwork, make sure his sugars are ok.
he may be fine, but talk to your dr if you are worried
AND, your son is five months old. You count from the day he was born. Not from when he was 'due'.
2007-02-27 09:40:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋