18-24 mo weights?

Mrs. Alice · May 2013

Just trying to get an idea what averages are out there. My twins were preemies but since they are almost 2 now, we have to start comparing them to other kids of their same age instead of adjusting. I'm most concerned about my smaller twin. He's still barely 20 lbs at 22.5 mo old. He looks tiny compared to most kids his age! I plan on asking the pedi but just wondering if I should even be concerned since he is otherwise healthy.

memali26 · May 2013

If they were early than I think being small is less concerning. If he's otherwise healthy and eats well (or as well as a toddler will eat!) then I don't think you have anything to worry about.

My DD2 is an itty bitty, only 21 lbs at 20 months (somewhere around 9% for weight on the growth chart). She was full term but has always been small and the GI believes she has a growth delay. She is 100% healthy and eats well, very active and hitting milestones early/on time, so no one is concerned. We were just told to expect her growth spurts to be delayed and her growth pattern to be erratic, and that she will likely always be on the small side for her age. Someone has to make up the bottom of the charts, just like someone has to make up the top!

gracefulruby33 · May 2013

At DD's 18 month appointment, she weighed exactly 25 lbs. (75%) She is 32".

JessWeck · May 2013

My son is 20 months and 29 pounds. He hasn't gained much since 18 months since he is getting taller.

chardonnay24 · May 2013

He was 27 lbs at his 2 year appointment.

You can certainly ask the pedi but I don't think it's something to be concerned about as long as his growth pattern has been the same over time.

Mrs. Alice · May 2013

Thanks for the responses! He's gained less than 2 lbs since his 15 mo appt. We had an official weight check at 20 months because he had not gained any weight between 15-18 mo so we have to find ways to squeeze in extra calories for him. I weigh him at home and he hasn't gained weight for almost 2 months now again. It's just tricky and hard not to compare because his identical twin his about 3-4 lbs heavier now...

memali26 · May 2013

Mrs. Alice:
Thanks for the responses! He's gained less than 2 lbs since his 15 mo appt. We had an official weight check at 20 months because he had not gained any weight between 15-18 mo so we have to find ways to squeeze in extra calories for him. I weigh him at home and he hasn't gained weight for almost 2 months now again. It's just tricky and hard not to compare because his identical twin his about 3-4 lbs heavier now...

DD2 only gained half a pound from 12-15 months, then suddenly gained 3 lbs from 15-18 months. Now she has not gained anything in the last 2 months. All drs have declared her healthy, just small. Keep feeding him all those healthy fats and try not to worry

tonychelle · May 2013

We are about 21 pounds at almost 19 months. She's always been on the low end of the weight chart but about average on height (we go to the doc Fri, but I think she's about 32 inches)...

lkm2006 · May 2013

DS1 was born at 36 weeks but caught up very quickly. At 19 and a half months I believes he's right around 26 pounds and 33 inches.

sara1025 · May 2013

My son will be 26 months June 14... He's only 20lbs. He's always had issues gaining weight

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