Abnormal weight? - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

AnnieinPA · 05-08-2006, 03:34 PM

Hi girls,

I am a little concerned about my son. He is 12 weeks old and weighs over 15 pounds already! The doctor has told me that he is totally healthy and that it isn't something to worry about, but, selfishly I'm sad because he's already in 6 month clothing and I feel like I've missed out on the little baby stage! Do you think his weight gain will taper off? I mean, if he keeps going at this rate he'll be like 50 lbs. at a year old! I have kept him on a normal schedule breastfeeding, every 3 to 4 hours for only a half hour at a time and he is sleeping through the night, so he only gets about five or six feedings a day. I have considered maybe shortening his feeding time to only 10 minutes a side to see how he does. What do you all think?

skeetereater · 05-08-2006, 04:10 PM

My DS is 7 weeks and he is over 13 pounds so far. He was only 7 pounds 5 ounces when we brought him home. The doc does not seem concerned yet. I am sure it is fine!

friday13 · 05-08-2006, 04:45 PM

most babies that i know of are in double the size in clothing - if they are 3 months they wear 6 month size and 6 months of age wears 12 month size...

He is fine - especially if the Dr's say he is - keep feeding him as is - I wouldn't worry at all. As soon as the chubster babies start walking etc. and then RUNNING everywhere - they lose the weight QUICK.

debating · 05-08-2006, 05:15 PM

I wouldn't shorten his feedings, that could impact your milk supply. I have read that they tend to even out by a year old, and that up until then weight gain is a hit and miss thing. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow. If he's healthy I wouldn't worry about it.

Laur77 · 05-08-2006, 06:53 PM

My son was just under 17 pounds at 3 months. If the doctor says he is healthy, don't worry about it. I wish the clothing companies would sell clothes by weight, not age. It would make so much more sense. My son is 9 months old, and wearing 18-24 month clothing!