![]() ![]() If both the parents are heavily built or overweight, there are chances of the infant being born on the heavier side as well. Many factors contribute to a baby's weightīesides feeding, there are certain other factors, which contribute to a baby's weight. Sometimes, wrong methods of preparation like excess water to mix the formula can result in low weight gain. If, however, formula milk is being fed to your baby, check and see how you are preparing it and if you are following the instructions and proportions appropriately. A proper weaning plan and introduction of healthy and calorie-dense semi-solids is key. And after six months of age, breast milk cannot sustain the good growth of an infant. Hind milk refers to the milk at the end of a feed, which has a higher fat content than the milk at the beginning of the feed. ![]() In the case of exclusive breastfeeding, make sure that your baby intakes hind milk. If the child does not show adequate improvement in growth parameters, the pediatrician must try to assess the cause first. The head size/circumference, length of the baby, and developmental milestones are also to be taken into consideration along with weight at every visit to the pediatrician. When monitoring weight gain, keep in mind that this is not the sole growth criteria. Breastfeeding till 4-6 months for babiesīreastfeeding exclusively till 4-6 months is highly recommended, even if the baby is not as chubby as you expected. This is of course provided that there are no other health issues involved. In simpler terms, a baby must double his birth weight by the time she completes four months and triple it by the time she turns one. Over the next three months, it slows down to 600-800g and between 6-12 months, it is not more than 500g usually. ![]() In the first three months, weight gain is faster with an average of 800-1000g per month. Weight gain faster during the first three monthsĪt birth, an average Indian boy weighs 3 to 3.2kg at term and a girl weighs 2.8 to 3.2kg. Most babies will lose two to three ounces of weight in the first 24 hours as their soggy skin dries out and they pass their first meconium stool (the dark green substance forming the first feces of a newborn infant). When a new baby is born, one can give about a 10 percent cushion of acceptable weight loss (nature allows for this until the mother's milk comes in). Also, we must always remember that it is the growth pattern and not a single weight value of the baby that matters.Īccording to an article, The development of growth references and growth charts, by TJ Cole, published in 2011, growth references describe how children grow, and the references can be applied to other children to establish whether or not their measurements are typical of the reference group.īut before we get to the chart, let's understand weight gain in babies. It takes into account that every child all over the world has the same potential to grow. Hence, doctors advise parents to refer to a standard child growth chart or an infant weight calculator to keep track.Īnd the most popular and scientifically established growth chart for parents to keep a steady track of their baby girl or baby boy's weight by month in kilos is the weight graph from the World Health Organization (WHO). New parents who have just started out on this new and exciting but stress-filled journey of parenthood, are anxious to know if their baby is growing well or not. "How is my baby growing?", "What is the ideal weight for her age?", "How much weight should a baby put on gradually every month?", these are the commonest questions that most pediatricians face from worried parents. ![]()
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