how much weight?

all babies are different, my son has a friend who, as a baby, was off the chart when it came to weight (underweight) but he was gaining and on his own little growth curve, my nephew has always only been in the 8% percentile, but again, he’s gaining steadily and just on his own curve. My sister’s doctor was never worried because he was gaining weight and eating fine, he’s just little! Did he get weighed at the doc’s office? If he did and he dr didn’t say anything about it then he’s probably fine.

At one time I was told a baby “should” gain an ounce a day but I’m not sure when that’s supposed to slow down? Maybe someone else could answer that. I’m thinking by 3-5 months it slows down but I’m not sure by how much. Sorry I couldn’t be more help!

Amy

Well, it is more important that he follows his own curve than where he is on the charts. it is a relative game – when the ped sees a big drop or a big gain they become concerned.

If you are worried, take him in for a weight check in a couple of weeks in the ped’s office. Seems like his recent weight gain has been good.