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Average Growth Patterns of Breastfed Babies

KellyMom — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:34:41 +0000

A growth chart isn't a test, where you are striving to get your baby into the 100th percentile. The growth charts show us the statistical distribution of weight, height , etc. in a particular set of babies (or children or adults). So if a baby is in the 50th percentile for weight on the CDC charts, it means that half of the babies of the same age in the US are heavier and half are lighter; if a baby is in the 10th percentile for height, then 90% of babies of the same age in the US are taller and 10% are shorter.

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Average Toddler Growth

KellyMom — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 02:58:59 +0000

Some things to look at to determine that your child is getting appropriate nutrition...

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Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies

KellyMom — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:42:46 +0000

A few things to keep in mind when evaluating weight gain

A 5-7% weight loss during the first 3-4 days after birth is normal. A 10% weight loss is sometimes considered normal, but this amount of weight loss is a sign that the breastfeeding needs to be evaluated. It's a good idea to have a routine weight check at 5 days (baby should be gaining rather than losing weight by day 5), so that any developing problems can be caught and remedied early.

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Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies (Metric)

KellyMom — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:56:42 +0000

It is acceptable for some babies to gain 4-5 ounces (113-142 grams) per week.

The average breastfed baby doubles birth weight by 3-4 months. By one year, the typical breastfed baby will weigh about 2 1/2 – 3 times birth weight.

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Breastfeeding and Speech Development

KellyMom — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:43:39 +0000

Since breastfeeding promotes normal development of the face and mouth, it would make sense that breastfeeding would enhance speech development and help to prevent speech problems. The research on this topic is mixed. Several studies have shown breastfeeding to enhance speech development and speech clarity, and others have shown no speech differences between breastfeeding and bottle-feeding.

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How might I increase baby’s weight gain?

KellyMom — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 18:49:00 +0000

It is recommended that you work with your pediatrician and a board certified lactation consultant if your baby is having weight gain problems. First, it’s important to determine if baby is having a genuine problem with weight gain. Following is a quick sketch of some things to look into when baby is not gaining well.

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Infant Growth Calculators

KellyMom — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:46:59 +0000

Many moms wonder if their baby is growing as expected. It may be helpful to use this calculator, together with the information in Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies, when analyzing your baby's growth.

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Infant Growth Calculators – Metric

KellyMom — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:28:46 +0000

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Is Baby Getting Enough Milk?

KellyMom — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 19:57:00 +0000

Is baby getting enough? -- Quick reference card...

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Is my exclusively breastfed baby gaining too much weight?

KellyMom — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:04:36 +0000

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC It is normal for breastfed babies to gain weight more rapidly than their formula-fed peers during the first 2-3 months and then taper off (particularly between 9 and 12 months). There is absolutely NO evidence that a large breastfed baby will become a large child or adult. In fact, there […]

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