Every baby's weight is different. One factor is the baby's gender. So what is the ideal weight for a baby according to his age? Read more about the ideal baby weight in the review below.
What is the ideal weight for a 3 month old baby?
The average weight of male and female babies varies. Girls are slightly smaller than male babies when born.
Although most babies lose weight during the first few days of life, within a few weeks their weight returns to their birth weight. By 3 months of age, most babies gain about an ounce each day.
The normal weight of a 3-month-old baby is between 5.1 and 7.9 kilograms, while the normal weight of a 3-month-old female baby is between 4.6 and 7.4 kilograms.
What is the ideal weight for a 6 month old baby?
As previously explained, the weight of babies varies between girls and boys.
On average, a baby gains about 0.680 to 0.907 pounds per month during the first six months.
An ideal 6-month-old baby weighs between 6.4 and 9.7 kilograms. Meanwhile, the ideal and healthy weight for a 6-month-old female baby is between 5.8 and 9.2 kilograms, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Read more: Recognize signs that your baby isn't ready to be born
Ideal baby weight chart for babies aged 0-12 months
Here is a weight chart for babies aged 0 to 12 months for both girls and boys, based on their age:
Ideal baby weight table according to WHO
|
age |
Weight (kg) |
Height (cm) |
|
0 months |
2.4 – 4.2 |
46.2 – 53.3 |
|
1 month |
3.4 – 5.6 |
51.0 – 58.4 |
|
2 months |
4.3 – 7.0 |
54.5 – 62.1 |
|
3 months |
5.1 – 7.8 |
57.5 – 65.3 |
|
4 months |
5.5 – 8.5 |
59.9 – 67.9 |
|
5 months |
6.1 – 9.2 |
61.7 – 69.7 |
|
6 months |
6.3 – 9.6 |
63.5 – 71.5 |
|
7 months |
6.7 – 10.2 |
65.0 – 73.1 |
|
8 months |
7.0 – 10.4 |
66.4 – 74.6 |
|
9 months |
7.3 – 10.8 |
67.7 – 76.0 |
|
10 months |
7.4 – 11.2 |
68.9 – 77.5 |
|
11 months |
7.5 – 11.4 |
70.1 – 78.8 |
|
12 months |
7.8 – 11.8 |
71.2 – 80.0 |
Ideal weight table for girls according to WHO
|
age |
Weight (kg) |
Height (cm) |
|
0 months |
2.3 – 4.2 |
45.6 – 52.6 |
|
1 month |
3.2 – 5.4 |
50.0 – 57.2 |
|
2 months |
4.0 – 6.4 |
53.2 – 60.8 |
|
3 months |
4.5 – 7.4 |
55.8 – 63.7 |
|
4 months |
5.1 – 8.0 |
57.9 – 66.2 |
|
5 months |
5.4 – 8.6 |
59.9 – 68.3 |
|
6 months |
5.6 – 9.2 |
61.3 – 69.8 |
|
7 months |
6.1 – 9.6 |
62.8 – 71.5 |
|
8 months |
6.2 – 10.0 |
64.3 – 73.1 |
|
9 months |
6.5 – 10.4 |
65.5 – 74.5 |
|
10 months |
6.7 – 10.6 |
66.7 – 76.0 |
|
11 months |
7.0 – 11.0 |
68.0 – 77.3 |
|
12 months |
7.1 – 11.3 |
69.2 – 79.0 |
Is my baby a normal weight?
If your baby's weight falls below or above the average range in the table above, it does not mean that your baby is healthy or normal.
Just like adults, every baby's growth is different from every other. At 1 month, your baby will likely be below average weight, but by 3 months, your baby will likely be above the ideal weight.
It is completely natural for every baby to have a change or difference in growth, so if your baby is very thin and weighs differently than other babies, you should consult your doctor.
Read more: Know your baby's normal temperature and 5 ways to measure it
What if my baby's weight is abnormal and below average?
If your baby is of an abnormal or below average weight and height, there are several things you can do.
1. Visit a lactating doctor.
Even if you are breastfeeding enough but your baby is not gaining weight, it does not mean that the quality of your breast milk is bad. It is possible that your baby's body is not able to extract all of your breast milk.
If your baby has these symptoms, you should see your lactating doctor. Your doctor may provide expert medical advice on the health conditions of both the mother and the baby.
2. Add formula milk as a supplement.
Formula milk cannot replace breast milk, which is the best source of nutrition for a baby's growth and development. However, breastfeeding can be enhanced by giving formula milk as an additional supplement for the baby. However, before adding formula milk, you should consult a pediatric nutritionist first.
Read more: The best formula milk for babies 0-6 months for your little one
3. Provide additional nutrients
If your baby is 6-12 months old, you should make sure that he is getting enough breast milk or formula. You can also consider adding solid foods as an additional source of nutrition for your baby.
There are many foods that can be given to babies aged 6-12 months, such as bananas, avocado, liver, and egg yolks, which are options that can help with the development and growth of babies.
4. Keep your baby's digestive system strong.
It is best to make sure that your baby's digestive system is in good condition so that it can be absorbed.
Get complete nutrition, such as providing foods that are digestible. This will help improve and promote your baby's growth.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that can help maintain a healthy digestive system and nutrient absorption in infants. Probiotics are often found in fermented foods.
Considering fermented foods for babies may be an option for babies. The benefits of good bacteria in fermented foods can fight bad bacteria and help keep your baby’s digestive system healthy.
Conclusion
Every baby has different growth and development levels. One of them is that normal baby weight varies depending on gender. Girls weigh slightly less than boys.
As explained above in the table, normal weight of a baby in the first year is not a main indicator of the baby's health.
If the baby's weight is according to the ideal baby weight chart 0-12 months
This does not mean that your baby has a serious health problem.
To overcome the problem of infant weight gain, increased consumption of foods such as formula milk, solid foods, probiotics and fermented foods can help in both growth and digestive health.
If your baby is gaining abnormal weight, you should consult your lactating doctor or nutritionist for treatment for both the health of the mother and the baby.
Chat With Farmaku's partner doctors here Providing advice on maternal and child health, including: Normal weight in infants
