my baby is 8 kg, 70 cm , he is now 10 mo... is he too small?

Question

he was born 2,37 kg 45.5 cm

Answer 1

He's well proportioned (average weight for his length). He's not too small, just smaller than other babies his age (he's longer than 10-25 percent of other boy babies his age and heavier than 3-5 percent of other boy babies his age).

If he is hitting all of his milestones, I would not be concerned. Discuss it w/your pediatrician at your next well baby visit. But if he is not hitting milestones, you may want to arrange a developmental consult to ensure he is getting the nutrition he needs to thrive.

Here's a link to a growth percentile calculator for you to track him on, and another to a resource on milestones:

http://www.justmommies.com/articles/infants_growth_calculator.shtml
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/is-your-baby-on-track

Answer 2

Oh, he was a little baby when born. Mine were huge! No, his weight now seems to be just short of average but within the healthy range and his height is still in average as well. He may seem a little small but definately in the normal range according to the chart I have in my baby book I received at the hospital. Don't forget that family history can affect how your baby grows, so if you and your hubby aren't really tall people and if he was only a small baby when he was born, then he probably will take a little bit to catch up to other babies his age. If he is reaching all his milestones okay, then I wouldn't be worried.

Good luck

Answer 3

No he's normal... cuz the normal growth rate in babies is as the follow:
for length normaly born with 50 cm and in the end of the 1st year he must be 75cm (and ur child is 70 cm in his 10th month so i think he's ok)
for the weight normaly he born with 2,5 kg and in the 1st 4 months he got another 2,5 and also in the 2nd 4 months and at the end of the 1st year he must be 10 kg (and ur child now in his 10th months 8 kg so i think also he's ok)

Answer 4

70 In Cm

Answer 5

Sounds like he's doing perfectly! :) My little 7 mo old was only 2.8kg born and is now around 6 kg - she still fits into 3 mo old clothes! When people comment on how small she is I just tell them that she is my pocket princess lol!

Like every-one says, so long as he is meeting his milestones and is happy and healthy, don't worry too much :)

Answer 6

He is small, but not too small. Even if he was a little too small, nothing will make him grow faster. Make sure he is getting enough food for his age group and metting his milestones around the right time. But he seems to be growing steadly and you shouldn't be worried, babies come in all shape and sizes.

Answer 7

hi he was born small no i think he is a good weight he has doubled his weight my daughter was born 3.4 kg and is just 7.7 kg and is 14 months so everyone is different but if you are concerned call the doc