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Your friend recently bragged that her son was in the 90th percentile for weight.
But at your son's recent checkup, the doctor said he was in the 10th percentile.
Why are you feeling competitive all of a sudden, and does the difference really
matter? Indeed, new parents often can't wait to have their baby weighed so they can see
what percentile he or she is in. But what do baby weight percentages really mean?
This is a weighty issue – no pun intended.
It is most important, when evaluating growth, to look over time. |
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To know what percentile your baby is in, use our Baby Weight Percentile Calculator.
These numbers are based on data that has been collected on kids' growth in the United States through the National Center for Health Statistics since the 1960s. The first growth charts were developed for use in the late 1970s, and later revised in 2000, based on updated height and weight data that was collected. Nowadays, Body Mass Index (BMI) growth charts are also used. BMI is a way of monitoring growth and can help to predict future high cholesterol, heart disease and obesity – major health risks to today's society. The size of an infant's head is also monitored when looking at growth and development.
MY 7 MONTH OLD BABY WEIGHS 21LBS SHE IS A VERY SMART STRONG GIRL! SHE HAS A CUSIN WHO JUST TURNED 1 YR OLD YESTERDAY AND SHE IS SO TINY COMPARED TO MY DAUGHTER. MY BABY IS ALMOST TALLER THAN HER AND ITS WEIRD BUT SOME KIDS ARE JUST BIGGER THAN OTHERS I SEE MY DAUGHTER HEALTHIER THAN HER COUSIN BUT I DONT KNOW MAYBE IM WRONG
My daughter is 20lbs at the 5month mark. She supplemented with formula every feeding. I know of babies her age that are 6 lbs less at her age. i'm wondering if i should be nervous about her being overweight in the future. DOES anyone have a suggestion?
when i compare my daughter to other people children who were born around the same time i find that my lil girl is so tiny. she is 13 pounds and i know of a lil boy who is 3months who is past her in weight but he doesnt look over weight at all. my daughter looks healthy however she is not as chubby as other kids
Yes 13 lbs for a 5 month old is fine my 5 month old is 12.8. As long as they are thriving you have nothing to worry about.
if you're asking questions in regards to your baby and if its normal or ok...common sense people ASK THEIR DOCTOR! they know BEST!
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