Dramatic slow down in weight gain...

Jen&Len

DS has always been around 90th %ile for weight until around 6 months, when he dropped down to the 60%ile.  I know that his being active and mobile contributes to the slower weight gain, but don't the curves already account for that?  At his 9 month visit, he was down to under 25%ile...but is still growing taller (85%ile).  He basically gained less than 1 pound since his 6 month visit.

The doctor didn't seem too concerned, but she was in a rush and was kind of in and out really fast (I had to point out DS's re-adhere'd circumcision for her to even notice it).

 He still eats normally, 25-30 oz per day plus 2 meals and he doesn't seem hungry or anything. I just wanted to see if this seemed normal (other moms I spoke to suggested this was NOT normal).  He doesn't look skinny...and still has his chunker thighs...actually most people tell me that he looks chubby.

kate081206

It is normal for weight gain to slow down. My son has gone from the 90th percentile (2 months) to the 50th percentile (9 months.)  As long as your DS is eating fine, he should be fine.

StinaSLC

DS only gained 1 pound from his 6 month to 9 month appointment and I was so worried. However, the pedi was not concerned at all and said that we could just increase his solids. I took him back in 2 weeks later and he gained 8 ounces in 2 weeks! I felt so bad, like I was starving him before. But he never acted hungry and was still happy as can be. Anyway, after starting 3 meals a day of solids (and still nursing) he is sleeping so much better. He isn't gaining tons of weight but is still meeting developmental milestones. Just wanted to let you know that you were not alone!

DG1

The curves account for it to some degree, but remember that "mobility" isn't the same for every baby. There are plenty of not-so-mobile-yet 9 month olds contributing to the curve, you know? 

DS gained less than 3 pounds between 6 and 9m (started crawling at 6m1w), which meant he went from the 95th to the 90th %ile.  

As long as he's eating enough and the wet and poopy diapers keep coming, I wouldn't worry too much.  You can always try to feed him more formula and/or solids, but if he doesn't eat them, there isn't much you can do.

He's a cutie, though!  Good luck!

mrs.baum

Our pedi said that the numbers don't matter as much as how your LO's curve looks. If your LO's curve resembles the growth chart curve then he's fine.