Do you think she is too skinny??

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I have a very happy 3 month old daughter, but people keep telling me she is too skinny and something must be wrong with her. She was born 20 inches long weighing 7.8 lbs. At her 2 month check she was 24 inches and 11.6oz and yesterday she turned 3 month and measured 25.5 in and 13 lbs. I know she is super long and definitely lean, but she seems totally fine to me, even though she's not one of those cute chubby babies. 
Btw, she drinks 24oz each day, basically since birth.
What do you think? Is this normal? Should I worry about her weight?

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Im having the same issue with my daughter. Everyone says she's too small and at her 3 month weight check she was only 10.14 lbs. Our Dr still isn't happy with her weight but she's happy and healthy and eats all the time. That's all that should matter!! Every baby grows at different rates. She's beautiful!!

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Nope, not too skinny!
My daughter is 18 weeks and she weighs a little over 14 lbs 9oz. She was born 6lbz 9oz, we left the hospital at 6lbs 2oz. She's 2 feet .5 inches tall, at 3 and a half months so probably a little taller now. 
She might look smallish compared to some but she was born small and is definitely healthy and thriving. Ped has absolutely no concerns, especially since her ped said she's advanced for her age when it comes to milestones.

Your daughter looks perfectly fine to me, and so beautiful!

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I have you beat, my daughter is 4 months 5 days old, weighs 11.5lbs, and is 23" tall. Doctor says as long as she's growing, gaining weight, and hitting her milestones (she's actually ahead), then she's fine. She does eat 28-31oz a day. They say a baby is supposed to be drinking 2.5oz per pound of body weight per day. Your LO should be taking in 30-34oz a day, so she may not be getting enough. That being said, as long as she's not losing weight and gaining 1-2lbs per month, she should be fine.

Here's my mini mini me 😊

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My LO was 6 lbs15 oz and 19 inches at birth. At three months she was 11 lbs 4 ozs and 23 inches long. Shes 14 percentile in weight and 24th percentile in hieght but Drs say she's just petite but they think it's fine.

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My LO was 6lbs 5oz 19in at birth. He's now 11lbs 6 oz 23.7 in at 3 months. Lactation consultant is fussing about his weight but he's making milestones and acts satisfied after feeding. Takes 24 oz per day.

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She's fine! You know she's eating regularly so don't worry!

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My daughter is small too. At 2 months she was 11lbs 22.5in long. Not too tiny but my nephew is 11.1lbs at 1 month. But my daughter was only 6lbs 3oz at birth so she's growing normal, just small.

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My 13 month old was about that weight at that age. She's now 19lbs and 29.5 in. Healthy with chubby little thighs lol. She's always stayed in the 30th percentile range.

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Are any of these people your pediatrician? Everyone has an opinion.  If she is eating, resting, hitting milestones, and generally doing well, I wouldn't worry. If she seems to be struggling or you are concerned, make an appointment with her doctor. ❤

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I think she is on track. My girl is a skinny minnie too! She was born 19.5 inches 7lbs 11 oz. She will be 4 months next week and is now 25 inches and weighs 14 lbs. People keep saying she is really small but she is thriving so they can hush!

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