Baby's weight at birth in kg

 

BABY'S WEIGHT AT BIRTH

Birth weight is generally between 2.5 kg and 4 kg. Birth weight varies greatly depending on the infant but also on the term of the pregnancy.

For a given term, if the baby's weight is considered low, we speak of hypotrophy. He is among the 10% of infants with the lowest weights. Similarly, if his weight is considered high, we speak of macrosomia (gestational diabetes can be the cause for example). Baby is then among the 10% of infants with the highest weight.

Throughout pregnancy, baby bathes in amniotic fluid: he is full of water. At birth, he will eliminate the water that he does not need, and can thus lose up to 10% of his weight (or even more sometimes) during his first days of life. Do not worry, this phenomenon is completely normal and it does not mean that he is losing weight! In reality, if he eats enough, he will continue to gain weight and grow while losing weight. The midwife and pediatrician are there to closely monitor his weight at the maternity ward and will be able to provide you with information.

From birth to 6 months, milk is the essential food for babies. It provides all the nutrients, minerals, vitamins and trace elements essential for their development. Breast milk is the food of choice for infants, vitamin K supplementation is necessary for breastfed children.

If the mother cannot or does not wish to breastfeed, 1st age infant milks replace breast milk and allow healthy feeding of the infant.

Baby's weight at 1 month

Baby's weight at 2 months and 3 months

Baby's weight at 4 months/5 months/6 months

Baby's weight at 7 months/8 months/9 months

Baby's weight at 10 months/11 months/12 months

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