how much weight should a bf baby be putting on?
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how much weight should a bf baby be putting on?
how much should a bf baby be putting on? bethany was 6 lb 8 1/2 at birth and went up to 6lb 14 after 10 days. got her weighed again yesterday at 3wk 2days and she was 8lb 1oz. i'm so happy about this and health visitor was happy too. just wandering what the average weight gain is?
Helen- Number of posts : 1782
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hiya that sounds like a great weight gain! :boob: not sure theres an average but from my experience theyre all different but as long as theyre healthy its ok, my youngest- now 3mth is a little guzzler and puts weight on like you wouldnt believe but the one before her was a little and often feeder and only put small steady amounts on.
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Fantastic work!!
Here is a guide on weights ( big emphasis on the word GUIDE )
Taken from
http://www.kellymom.com/babyconcerns/growth/weight-gain.html
Also you might be interested in printing out one of these charts made by WHO (world health organisation)
as the charts used in books today are for formula fed babies, one of the many reasons why breastfeeding mums have given up as they think there baby isn't gaining enough ( bloody HVs! )
http://www.who.int/nutrition/media_page/cht_wfa_girls_z_0_5.pdf
This is were you can get that one along with BMI and Length charts.
http://www.who.int/nutrition/media_page/en/
Hope that helps!
Here is a guide on weights ( big emphasis on the word GUIDE )
Baby's Age | Average Weight Gain 1 | Average Weight Gain 2,3 |
0-4 months | 5.5 - 8.5 ounces per week | 5 - 7 ounces per week † |
4-6 months | 3.25 - 4.5 ounces per week | 4 - 5 ounces per week |
6-12 months | 1.75 - 2.75 ounces per week ‡ | 2 - 4 ounces per week |
Taken from
http://www.kellymom.com/babyconcerns/growth/weight-gain.html
Also you might be interested in printing out one of these charts made by WHO (world health organisation)
as the charts used in books today are for formula fed babies, one of the many reasons why breastfeeding mums have given up as they think there baby isn't gaining enough ( bloody HVs! )
http://www.who.int/nutrition/media_page/cht_wfa_girls_z_0_5.pdf
This is were you can get that one along with BMI and Length charts.
http://www.who.int/nutrition/media_page/en/
Hope that helps!
Re: how much weight should a bf baby be putting on?
thats great thanks! was looking on the net and couldnt find anything like that!
Helen- Number of posts : 1782
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Re: how much weight should a bf baby be putting on?
you can find links to baby weight calculators on https://breastbuddies.forumotion.com/breastfeeding-and-nutrition-f24/infant-growth-calculators-and-average-weight-gain-for-bf-t199.htm;
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Andrew was weighed yesterday he has put on 4lb in 6 weeks I am happy with his weight-gain
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that is great, Rachel!!!I was wondering how are you doing!! :aww:
Kasia80- Number of posts : 4575
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I am still around I have been really busy with xmas 3 kids and a dog.I can get online more now as girls are back at school.
My wedding is in 6 weeks and I am yet to find a suitable dress
My wedding is in 6 weeks and I am yet to find a suitable dress
just Rachel- Number of posts : 1165
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just Rachel wrote:I am still around I have been really busy with xmas 3 kids and a dog.I can get online more now as girls are back at school.
My wedding is in 6 weeks and I am yet to find a suitable dress
:aww: hun!!!I'm sure you will find something stunning! 6 weeks where did this time go???!!!
I bet dog keeps you busy, ever mind kids- I know well how it is :aww:
Just kicked out mine to garden, cos Maya wouldn't ear her snack- she was feeding him, little bugger
Kasia80- Number of posts : 4575
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