Baby weight gain Q

qtpa2t · January 2011

How much weight did your LO gain between six months and a year? I know growth slows down once their become active, but it seems like our little girl hasn't gained any weight between maybe six months and a year? She's grown taller, so it's not like she isn't growing. The pedi didn't say anything as if it was something of concern, but I'm just curious.

dana316 · January 2011

I wish I could remember how much she weighed...but her growth certainly slowed down. She gained a couple of pounds, but it was slower than it was before 6 months, for sure.

cmw&tdm · January 2011

DD grew pretty much exactly a pound a month from 6 mos to 1 year. She was exactly 19 lbs at her 6 mo appt and 25 at her 12 mo.

ETA: A lot of babies do slow down significantly the second half of their first year, I wouldn't worry about it unless your ped says something.

krissyh21 · January 2011

DS slowed down a lot, he gained less then a pound in the past 4 months. He is still in the same percentage as he was at birth and as my doctor explained it, that is what they look for, that there is no drastic change in weight.

qtpa2t · January 2011

krissyh21:
DS slowed down a lot, he gained less then a pound in the past 4 months. He is still in the same percentage as he was at birth and as my doctor explained it, that is what they look for, that there is no drastic change in weight.

She's definitely no longer in the same percentile as at birth, but then again, she was on the large side at birth. I'm just curious why they didn't say anything...

oct11bride03 · January 2011

I'm not sure of her exact weights, but the way my ped explained it, it's all about their own personal curve. As long as they stay on their own curve it doesn't matter what percentage they're in or how much they've gained/grown.

Mrs.LisaP · January 2011

I dont know from 6-12 months, but from 9 months to 12 month she only gained just under a pound! I was shocked because she eats like a moose, but is very very active! She was a full time walker at 9.5 months.

schmoodle · January 2011

I don't remember the specifics but he definitely slowed a ton. He was 16 lbs 6 oz. at his 6 mos. appt, and at 1 year I don't remember exactly but maybe around 20lbs. What is her percentile? Did she not grow at all? I realize Toodle still grew some, but he was always a super peanut until recently. I wonder if a larger baby might slow more quickly? I'm sure it's hard, but if your dr. isn't worried I'd try not to.

qtpa2t · January 2011

schmoodle:
I don't remember the specifics but he definitely slowed a ton. He was 16 lbs 6 oz. at his 6 mos. appt, and at 1 year I don't remember exactly but maybe around 20lbs. What is her percentile? Did she not grow at all? I realize Toodle still grew some, but he was always a super peanut until recently. I wonder if a larger baby might slow more quickly? I'm sure it's hard, but if your dr. isn't worried I'd try not to.

She was in the 90% at birth when she was nearly 9 lbs. She was around 20 lbs. at her six month appointment, and now at a year, she's still about 20 lbs. Part of my concern is that I never see the same doctor each time. I've never been able to get the same one in the practice twice, so it makes me wonder if they are all looking at the same things. It can be good as you get different viewpoints, but now I'm just wondering.

schmoodle · January 2011

qtpa2t:
schmoodle:
I don't remember the specifics but he definitely slowed a ton. He was 16 lbs 6 oz. at his 6 mos. appt, and at 1 year I don't remember exactly but maybe around 20lbs. What is her percentile? Did she not grow at all? I realize Toodle still grew some, but he was always a super peanut until recently. I wonder if a larger baby might slow more quickly? I'm sure it's hard, but if your dr. isn't worried I'd try not to.
She was in the 90% at birth when she was nearly 9 lbs. She was around 20 lbs. at her six month appointment, and now at a year, she's still about 20 lbs. Part of my concern is that I never see the same doctor each time. I've never been able to get the same one in the practice twice, so it makes me wonder if they are all looking at the same things. It can be good as you get different viewpoints, but now I'm just wondering.

I can understand, that would be frustrating. I know some pediatricians are concerned if they don't grow at all but it's not as if she's way too small now (at least I don't think so since my guy was about the same size). Maybe give a call and ask about it, if they didn't mention it at the appointment (don't remember from the initial post if it was discussed at all or since they didn't mention it if you hadn't asked either). Best of luck - if she eats/drinks normal amounts and otherwise seems to be meeting milestones I would think she's ok!

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