Growth, Height & Weight Charts: Gerber
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Advice for Height and Weight and Flu
Asked by J.A. from Las Vegas
on May 31, 2007
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Good day I have 2 problems
First: My 10 m old just got the stomach virus last Sat and we saw her nurse Tues. The Dr could not come see her paitents for a while si...
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- From one mom to another... You are doing a great job... babies get sick and the stomach flu is the worst. Mine had it at around 9 months and we ended up in emergency r...
- J. A, pedalyte replaces fluids (electrolites) that are lost because of vomiting. It's better to give pedialite 1st and then give milk. It's not harsh like milk can ...
- WOW! 18 lbs and 29 inches is *excellent* for a 10 month old baby! How on earth are they telling you that she's too small? Especially if you're only 4'11! My daughter w...
Gerber Waterproof Pants
Asked by G.M. from San Francisco
on February 22, 2010
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Was wondering if anyone has any experience with these? We have been attempting to potty-train my 2 1/2 year old daughter with the Gerber padded underwear training pan...
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- I bought the plastic Gerber covers for 2T-3T for my 2.5 year old (28 lbs) and they are HUGE on her - the weight for those start at 28 lbs. I use regular underwear and ...
- I'm just curious about where you found the padded underwear? I looked all over for them when I trained my son! (Sorry I'm not much help on the waterproof pants quest...
- HI G., I attempted to try using these pants as well and had the same result as a previous responder. They were HUGE (he is about 35 pounds) and the plastic rustling...
9 1/2 Month Old in 5Th Percentile Weight Category, Need Advice
Asked by M.S. from Salinas
on October 19, 2009
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At the recent 9 month check up, my son was in the 5th percentile for weight, 80th for height, and 25th for head circumference. The Pediatrician suggested formula supp...
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- My nephew had the same problem, except he was in the UK and nobody fusses about percentiles over there like they do here :-) If you ask me, pediatricians are over foc...
- Hi, I think you're right to trust your instincts and as long as your baby is healthy, you need not worry about his weight that much. My son breastfed for 2 years and w...
- As stated in an earlier suggestion you should look at the genetics of your family makeup. I was very petite when I was growing up so two of my kids started out in the ...
My 11 Month Old Daughter It in the 5Th Percentile for Weight I Need Help!
Asked by L.M. from Albany
on May 4, 2009
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My daughter is turning 11 months on the 5th of this month. She is 15.14 and 26 inches she is petite but healthy. I cant seam to get away from the doctors she ither has...
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- My son who was much smaller than my daughter dropped off the weight chart at about 9 months. He has kept steady at his own little curve and our pediatrician just had ...
- don't worry.. my daughter is 10 now.. and she has always been in the 10th percentile for weight.. it's a good thing. and height she was in the 15th percentile and som...
- Hi L., I think you may have introduced too many foods too quickly. It is usually better to wait at least five days before introducing another food, so a new food ever...
Child's Weight
Asked by P.P. from Boston
on March 10, 2008
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Hello there! My son recently went to his 9 month dr visit and they said he was extremely underweight. He is 16lbs 4oz and 28 inches long. They say he's in the second p...
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- Hi P., I am a mother of 6, soon to be 7, and my babies have all been drastically different as far as growth. My first was 20 pounds by 6 months, but my sixth is only...
- hi P. ~ Don't worry, all babies are different. I have a 9 month old, too but he is big (22 pounds and 31 inches). Here are some food ideas - We give him 1/2 Yo Baby Yo...
- Is he healthy? Is he active? Is he reaching the normal milestones? Are you or your husband small? If you answered yes to these then he is fine! Some children are ...
Weight Gaining Has Stopped!
Asked by J.S. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2008
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My son seems to have stopped gaining weight over the past 2 months. What can I feed him to help him keep gaining?
Back Ground: My son was born in March, 2007 with ...
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- It sounds as if your child is becoming more active- he is eating. What does he eat at day care? I am not sure that you should be too worried-as he becomes more acti...
- If he is happy and healthy then there isnt anything to worry about. Kids go through growth spurts and if he is more active now it will just take some time for his bod...
- Hi J., 1st, anytime you are worried, a call to the pediatrician is often all that is needed to put your mind at ease. It is very normal for weight gain to slow signi...
Weight Issues
Asked by B.W. from Atlanta
on May 3, 2007
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my daughter is 9 mo old. when she was born she weighed 7lb 7 oz. she now weighs 15 lb 4 oz. she has dropped from the 50 % at birth to below the 5%. i feed her 3 solid ...
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- first take a deep breath. 2nd if the dr isnt worried , and shes playing like a normal 9 month old then shes ok. She may just be a tall and skinny baby. your doi...
- B., I had the same concerns with my daughter. She is eight months old and only weighs 14lbs, she is still in 0-3 month shirts and pants if they are long enough. B...
- Don't worry the doctor's did the same thing to me also. What they fail to realize is all children are different. My son, now 3.5 was born weighting 7 pounds also and...
Concerned About My Daughter's Weight
Asked by R.B. from Las Cruces
on November 23, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone out there has an underweight baby. My baby is below the 5% mark on the growth chart. I feed her all the time so I don't know why she is underw...
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- If the doctor isnt concerned I would be either. My oldest was always on the lower end too and he was breastfed and ate regular food too. He fianlly caught up when he w...
- My daughter is 3.5 and weighs 28 lbs. She has always been small. She weighed 7lbs at birth and weighed around 18lbs at 18 months. I remember that one because of the...
- I'll pass on what my pediatrician told me about my daughter. It's not so much what percentile a baby falls into, it's more about the baby having consistant growth. D...
Slow Weight Gain in 9 Month Old
Asked by L.T. from Portland
on May 29, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My 9 month old son has always been small-10th % in weight but average in height and head size. He just had his 9 month appointment and has fallen off the cha...
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- Boy, do I hear your pain! Our little girl was born 3 days late and came in at a "whopping" 5 lbs. 14 oz. - needless to say, we were all shocked because my OB thought s...
- Hey, I just wanted to tell you that My 10 and a half month niece is half the size of my "right on chart" 9 month old daughter.( honestly, she is HALF the size) They ar...
- I had a "runt," too. He's nearly two, now, and he's still wearing 18 month sized clothing! He is super healthy, very happy, and active. My husband refers to him as ...
4 Mo. Old Not Gaining Weight
Asked by E.E. from San Francisco
on September 22, 2008
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My 4 mo. old just had his well-baby check. In the last two months, since his last apt. he has only gained 10 ounces. He dropped from the 75% to the 25% in weight. Shou...
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- My daughter (now 16 -- 5' 3 1/2 and 120 pounds) also slowed down around 4 - 5 months. She was full term but just around 6 pounds at birth. I think at age one she was...
- Did your doctor seem concerened? I stopped producing enough milk when my son was 6 months old. I could still express some but not enough and he began to loss weight....
- Was the doctor concerned? Follow your ped's cues -- if they say it's normal, then try to relax. If they want you to try other things to encourage growth, then use thei...
