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2 month weight not much more than 1 month

knottie97da8098d0d6f229knottie97da8098d0d6f229 member
in Babies: 0 - 3 Months
We had our two month appointment today and my daughter’s weight was only a few ounces more than her 1 month weight. I am breastfeeding her and typically in the mornings and bedtime feed we do breast milk in a bottle (4oz), otherwise I nurse. She’s having adequate wet and stool diapers, and has minimal spit up sometimes none following feeds. She’s feeding every 2-3 hours and lets us know if she’s hungry and is sleeping great in the evenings. I was using a nipple shield, and thought maybe I should try not using that and see if that could be hindering things during nursing? The pediatrician said everything else looks great and to have her follow up in 1 week for a weight check. She even said let’s recheck the weight because she looks healthy and great. Has anyone else experienced this? 

We also feel slightly unsettled because her length was an inch shorter than when they measured her last visit and said they probably just “mismeasured” her last time. They measured her length 3 separate times and all of them were different.

first time mom and just want to make sure I am doing everything right. Going to schedule a lactation consultation asap as well. Any info is appreciated!
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Re: 2 month weight not much more than 1 month

  • knottie009202ab0ea91d29knottie009202ab0ea91d29 member
    edited April 2025
    hmm, sounds like you're doing a great job overall, and it's super common for babies to have little fluctuations in weight and measurements, so don't stress too much! here's what the 'Heal Baby Care App' says....
    It's completely understandable to feel unsettled as a first-time mom, especially when it comes to your baby's growth. It sounds like you're doing a great job with breastfeeding, and the fact that she has adequate wet and stool diapers is a positive sign of her hydration and nutrition. Trying to nurse without the nipple shield could be beneficial, as it may help improve her latch and feeding efficiency. Regarding the length measurements, it's common for there to be slight variations, and mismeasurements can happen, especially with wiggly infants. It's great that you're scheduling a lactation consultation; they can provide personalized support. How has your daughter been acting during feeds? Is she alert and actively sucking?
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  • knottie877b957db6c94e82knottie877b957db6c94e82 member
    Don’t worry,baby' weight has some fluctuation is normal. 
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  • knottie04c9708bf4ee4969knottie04c9708bf4ee4969 member
    We had this issue with my LO we found out that she has an intolerance to a protein in milk. This may not necessarily mean it’s also your baby but you could try to cut out dairy and see if that helps. If she is alert and doing well in every other area I wouldn’t stress to much about it (easier said than done). Seeing the lactation consultant is a great idea as they can give you pointers on what to do. 
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  • knottie456581991de46308knottie456581991de46308 Just Joined
    You don't need to worry too much as long as your baby is happy and playful and passing enough pee and stool. Most younger doctors are obsessed with baby gaining weight. But most older and more experienced doctors say that as long as the baby is gaining some weight, it's fine.
    My kids all have had good weight at birth but struggled to put on the pounds. All breastfed. My firstborn was combination fed but hated formula. We tried almost every brand. He would just spit out the formula most days.
    I found out from other parents that most babies who have access to breast milk will always reject formula.

    Don't worry mommy. Your baby is just fine!!!
    My babies always were thinner than the other babies in playschool and kindergarten. But when other babies got seasonal flu and rashes a lot, my kids had high immunity and somehow did not get sick. They play around in mud a lot too. Many parents warned me against it, since their babies get rash or allergies from playing in mud. But my babies have always loved the grass and hate playing indoors. They have never had the allergies that my friends' kids have and they never have so many bouts of fever or common cold like my neighbours. So weight gain does not mean a healthier baby. It's generally genetic.
    Look at the genetics. If your parents were thin and you are thin then your baby will also likely be thin. And those parents who have a lot of weight generally tend to have children with a lot of weight.
    Hope this helps!
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  • sleepymommaof1sleepymommaof1 member
    That sounds really stressful, especially as a first time mom, but it honestly sounds like you’re doing everything right.

    If she’s having good wet and dirty diapers, feeding regularly, and seems content, those are all really positive signs. Sometimes weight gain can just slow a bit or fluctuate, and measurements like length can definitely be off, I’ve had that happen too.
    The follow up and lactation consult sound like a great plan just for reassurance. You’re clearly paying attention and doing your best, which matters so much 🤍
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