Is My Baby’s Weight Normal?
                     
Is My Baby’s Weight Normal?
If you’re worrying about whether your baby is 
growing normally, join the club! It’s a very common 
factor that’s a cause for concern for most new 
parents. If your baby falls under the average 
weight, you believe that they may be ill, and if they 
are over the average weight, you may begin to 
worry about obesity. However, it’s important to 
realise that babies, like adults, come in different 
shapes and sizes, and hence the weight can be 
drastically different. While the average weight for a 
full-term baby is around 3.3kg, some healthy babies 
have been born below or above that weight. If your 
baby is born between 2.5kgs and 3.7kg, there’s no 
cause for concern.
Several factors contribute to your newborn’s weight at birth:
• Your weight and diet both before and during pregnancy play an important role, which is why 
experienced mothers encourage new mommies to eat a balanced and nutritious diet
 during pregnancy.
• Your prenatal health, especially whether you have diabetes, drink or smoke.
• Your birth weight and that of your partner can both impact your newborn’s weight.
• A younger mom will tend to have smaller babies, especially if you’re a teen mom.
• Your baby’s gender also plays a role, as boys tend to be heavier.
• If you’re having twins or triplets, you can expect them to be smaller.
What should you do if your baby isn’t gaining weight as expected?
If the low weight gain is consistent, it can be due to some issues, which can be corrected. 
Here’s how:
• Increase your baby’s feeds to about 8 
to 10 times a day. Ensure that s/he is 
fed every three hours during the day 
and every four hours at night.
• The best part of your breastmilk is at 
the end, so make sure that your baby 
is draining at least one breast in 
every feed.
• If your baby has trouble latching on, it will stop them from gaining weight. Try 
pumping your breast milk or giving them formula instead. If required, you can also 
consult a lactation specialist.
• Using a pacifier could mean that your baby gets tired of sucking and hence doesn’t 
put too much effort during breastfeeding even in covid situation.
• It’s possible that you are not producing enough milk to satisfy your baby fully. You 
could try to increase feeding or pumping to ensure that you’re making enough. 
Changes to your diet can also affect how much milk you produce.
If, on the other hand, your baby is gaining weight too quickly, it could be due to a growth 
spurt. An exclusively breastfed baby is less likely to be overfed. However, if you’re 
supplementing the breastmilk with formula, adjust the amount to eat more than they 
should be.
When it comes to weight, remember that all babies grow at their rate. If your baby is slow 
to gain weight, don’t worry, as sudden growth spurts will help them catch up. However, if 
you notice that your baby isn’t back to their birth weight within 2 weeks, or if she’s had 
drastic weight loss after regaining his/her birth weight, you need to visit the pediatrician. 
Other than that, enjoy these days when you’re small and cuddly. Before you know it, 
they’ll be as big and tall as you are!
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