Should I be worried?

Question

My baby is 8 weeks old and weighs 8 pounds 1.5 ounces. At one month old he was 7 pounds. Which means he’s gained 17 ounces in a month. He is producing wet and soiled diapers. And he’s breastfeeding. He was born with 6 pounds 2 ounces.  
I’m a first time mom and have no idea on how much he should be weighing, I bought myself a scale for him, and it shows he is in first percentile. I’m just worried if he’s getting the nutrients that he needs. 
Thank you
Sarah

Answer

Are you going to your wellness visits? You should have one coming up at the two month mark. Don’t worry and just ask the doctor. As long as your son is growing on the curve and is not too far from his height percentage then he should be fine. Worst case scenario, doctor will have you start supplementing with formula to help out on some weight gain. That’s what we had to do. Seek advice from your pediatrician- that’s what they are there for.

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Is the doctor concerned? If not, I would not worry this early. Every baby grows different. Also don’t weigh every day or you’ll stress yourself out.

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Ask your doctor at your babies next checkup. Honestly, I wouldn’t worry about weighing baby in between checkups unless your doctor had concerns or told you too. Especially if weighing baby could cause you stress. From a day to day standpoint just make sure baby is making wet and dirty diapers. 
Unless your pediatrician is worried, I wouldn’t be worried! Don’t worrh about it!

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My baby is 11 weeks today, at his 2 month appt he weighed 9 lbs 7.5 oz which was the 2nd percentile. He was born 7 lbs 7 oz but dropped so 6 lbs 11 oz in the hospital. He’s a happy guy, seems content after feedings and plenty of wet and dirty diapers. Saw LC twice and they were happy with latch and intake during feeding. Not refluxy or colicky. Had occasional green mucousy poops. 
Doctor had his stool tested and it was positive for occult blood, so he thinks he has Cows Milk Protein Intolerance. It’s been about a week since I went dairy free and we’ve been giving him hypoallergenic formula while the dairy clears my system. He has a weight check today so as long as there’s improvement I should be able to transition to breastfeeding again. 
Some babies are just skinny, but I think once they get down below the 5th percentile they start to see if there are any issues going on. Especially because my guy was born around the 50th percentile and kept falling off his curve.

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