Chunky Baby - Am I Doing Something Wrong?

I probably don't even need to post a response, because you're probably getting plenty saying the same thing--no, no, absolutely not! You are doing nothing wrong. A 10 week old chunk may very well be a 2-year-old string bean. A fat baby at these early ages is WONDERFUL and gives no clues to the size that she will be. She cannot overeat on breast milk unless there is some other problem. I guess if she is totally off the charts, you could look into that, but it's so unlikely.

Hi Ann! I agree with all the great advice you got! Don't let people's comments get you down! I had a super skinny baby and some folks insinuated that I was not feeding her!
You are doing a great job! When people comment just say, "if by chubby you mean PERFECT, why thank you!" :)

I didn't read all the responses but I just wanted to add that I have 3 kids, first two exclusively formula fed and the last was exclusively breast-fed. Guess what? My third was the heaviest!! I was shocked too thinking that FF babies were supposed to be bigger. My dr. praised me when my son tipped the scales in the 99 percentile, don't worry! "Big" babies are healthy and you are doing nothing wrong! Keep up the great work!!!

Hi Ann,

I know you've received tons of great advice but I just wanted to add my two cents too. Instead of being self-concious and thinking you're doing something wrong, I would tend to think those people's comments reflect a disturbing way of thinking. Not only are we inundated with skinny models all over magazines and TV, are our babies supposed to be skinny too? I personally think skinny babies look frail and too delicate. When my son was born he looked pretty thin and I was so elated after months of exclusive breastfeeding that he become so chunky that he outweighed his carseat at 4 months old because he was already 20 lbs. And my daughter had rolls on her rolls - she wore a size 2T at 9 months old! I loved it - they were healthy and happy and very robust. Nothing wrong with that! By the time they started walking they thinned right out, but the important thing is that they have healthy eating habits, they eat when they are hungry, and they know when to stop. Your baby will let you know when she's hungry and she'll stop when she's ready. I think you're doing a fantastic job, but please don't get fazed by what other people say. Sometimes they mean well, but they can come across kind of harsh and insensitive.

You aren't doing a thing wrong. My son is a chunky one and was nursed from day one to 6 months. Our pediatrician said there is no such thing as over-feeding a breastfed baby. Breast milk is the best thing you can give a baby. I overproduced for a while but then it balanced out once we got into a regular and less frequent feeding cycle.

It doesn't sound like you're doing anything wrong. Just to be on the safe side, visit a nursing mother's support group - like one at your hospital or La Leche League. Also, ask your doctor.

The only thing you're doing wrong is letting it get to you. Relax, mom, you're doing a great job. Exclusively breastfeeding is AWESOME!! My son came out looking like Buddha, and hasn't changed much. At 15 months he is big--in the 90% percentile for height and weight. Your daughter will likely slim down when she either starts crawling or walking. The important thing is to let her eat when she is hungry, and let her stop when she is full. She is the best judge of when and how much she needs to eat.

There are separate growth charts for formula-fed and breastfed babies. It is my understanding that breastfed babies *typically* start out chunkier, but slow down as they get older. Bottle-fed babies start out slower. But everybody is different.

People like to comment on babies. The stuff people can say out loud is rude.

Hi Ann

You did not say how much your little one weighs . But keep in mind every baby is different . There are chunky babies and tiny babies just like there is short babies and long babies . The only thing I would say is try to space out her nursing times . Mabey every 3 hours during the day if you can . Try nursing her longer each time and it may help stretch out the times .

Hi -

My first child was exclusively breast fed for over 2 years and he was chunky, but as he grew he slimmed down. He has no weight or eating issues and is now 5 yrs old.
I was a milking machine too so he ate well

I really wouldn't worry about it. Babies and kids are not innately able to over-eat; it's adults that have issues with food.
I would just smile and say thank you to people who comment!

you're doing everything right! all babies are different! my son was so chubby and now at 17 monthes, he's thinned out. once they start moving around it all changes. don't worry so much...just try and enjoy all her rolls :)

You are doing nothing wrong! Exclusively breast fed babies can NOT be overwight. She is probabbly perfect as long as you are feeding her on her cues rather than by the clock. A way to tell if you are over feeding is if she spits up afterward. I didn't produce enough with my daughter, but with my son it was not such an issue. He would overeat sometimes when I was really full, but he would always spit up quite a bit after overeating. Pumping a little first helped with this. Babies love to suck... You could always try a pasifier and try to go 2.5 to 3 hours inbetween feedings...
Good luck!

Every baby is different and grows at different rates. Even if your first child wasn't this chunky, it doesn't mean your second child shouldn't/couldn't be.
Maybe your new baby is supposed to be really big at first and will grow slower in the coming months.
Your doctor has the growth charts to go by and can tell you if there's something to be concerned about at your next check up. If they didn't mention any concerns about weight or growth at your two month check up, then she's probably fine.

Fat babies rock!! :)
They're cute and she'll lose a ton of it when she starts moving around.
I'd much rather have a chunky baby than a skinny one. All three of my kids were over 8 pounds at birth and breastfed and while my first two remained quite chunky, my last one had problems maintaining weight and had to be put on special formula to supplement the breast-feeding. It was really worrisome. Now that he's almost 2 I can see that he's just going to be a very tall slender guy.
So be happy that your little cutie is thriving on your mother's milk. I've always thought the opposite that you did - that breastfed babies were bigger. I know that childhood obesity is a hot topic right now, but breastfed babies actually are found to have healthier body weights as they get older. And if she gets sick in the future and doesn't eat much for a day or two, she'll be so much better off than a thin baby.
I think you have nothing to worry about.

One of the great things about nursing, is you can't overfeed as easy. I remember my bottle fed babies where I would let the milk drip in their mouths not to waste any. Then I had my third child. Normal size at birth, then huge! Our first pediatrician wanted me to stop feeding him. I switched peds and the new one thought he was a great size and very healthy. Then he started walking at 8.5 months and all the weight came off. Most breastfed babies do have a huge gain curve then a plateau as opposed to the charts that show the steady line of formula fed babies. All my babies have thrived- sounds like yours is too.

I'm sure you're doing everything right. I have 3 boys, ages 8,6 and 15 months. I nursed all three of them and the oldest two were exactly the way you describe your baby. They outgrew the carseat carrier by 6-8 months. In fact one son weighed 26 lbs at one year....my baby now is only 22 lbs at 15 months. I guess my point is, every baby is different and I personally don't think you can over nurse an infant. How can a baby...especially a 10 week old have TOO much breastmilk? Both of my older boys leveled out and are now "average" in weight...more at the middle of the curve. I think it started happening around age 2-3 that they started growing taller rather than just rounder. Good luck! I'm sure your little "butterball" will be the perfect weight for her.

The normal growth pattern for breastfed babies is to rapidly increase in weight for the first few months (being bigger than formula fed babies) but then usually ending up slightly smaller (in weight) when they get older.

Ann,
Well, I hardly need reply after 43 other responses, but I just want to say - you go girl! Isn't it awesome that breast milk alone can produce such fat little butterbeans? My little guy was a chunk as well, all from breast milk alone. Don't be worried, just be proud of yourself for giving your baby such wonderful nutrients. And that is so awesome that you're producing too much right now! More for the freezer to supply dates for Mommy and Daddy!
Amy

Some babies are just heavier when they are younger. I have four children and breastfed them all. The two boys were always thinner as babies but the two girls were heavier and chunkier. Now both have thinned out as they have gotten older. The pediatrician will let you know if your daughter is too heavy at the many appointments that you go to the first year. Breast milk is very healthy and has a lot of benefits. Don't compare your child to others; it's just the way that God has made her. If she's happy, content, and healthy right now, you're blessed! Hope this encourages you.
K.

Congratulations on having a chunky baby! I always wanted a baby with rolls, but none of my 3 got them. They all took after their daddy who is very slim. I used to work in the nursery at our church and I seen every shape & size infant there could have been. Every baby is different and will "put their weight on" differently. I used to make the mistake of comparing my first born with everyone else's baby who was around her age and it made me paranoid. Stop comparing your baby to all the other babies! :) As long as she's healthy, growing, and thriving you have nothing to be concerned about. She'll slim down once she gets more mobile and I'm sure your pediatrician isn't concerned about her weight either.

Ann - infants will ONLY eat what they need and nothing more. I urge you to pick up the book How to Get Your Kids to Eat by Ellyn Satter.

Hi Ann,
The second child is always different than the first. Don't be so focused on the weight until she is in a more developmental stage like 12 years old. This is a growing stage. Try not to compare the first with the second so much. Each experience and child is special in it's own right. Get some rest, eat healthy and continue nursing. It's good for you and the baby.
Enjoy.... Mom of 2 healthy beautiful girls.

You're not doing anything wrong. Both my kids were big fat babies like that. My first born's weight was often off the charts at her dr.'s appts. And both kids became lean toddlers when their bodies were ready. My first born was chunky until she turned three and my second born until ~ age two. We must make rich milk, which is wonderful. Keep feeding that baby. :-)

With an overproduction of milk...have you looked to see if there's a milk bank you can donate to in your area?

You are doing NOTHING wrong. Chunky babies are healthy babies.

My 14 month old is "chunky" and has been since he was about 3 months old. My 9 month old nephew is chunky - he's about 38 pounds and 32 inches and just a butterball. Happy and healthy and growing appropriately.

In fact, all the babies in my family tend to be "chunky" until around 2-3 when they sprout up and even out.

There is nothing wrong with you or your baby.

I had a chunky baby too around that age. Now at age 3, she's right around average. My mom says some kids just work up a storage for walking. :) Don't worry about it or what these people think. What do they know? :)

eh. dont worry about it.

what i want you to know more than anything is that it has NOTHING to do with your breastmilk. babies put on weight in the last trimester - its not anything you can help or prevent or anything. its just the way your baby is. i know a girl i went to school with who couldnt bend her arms as a baby she was so chunky, and in high school (and even today) she is the skinniest little runt... :P and shes not unhealthy, its just the way she turned out.

just keep breastfeeding. formula is more concentrated and it will make a child be heavier than necessary.. though most kids do live through that just fine also.

just keep doing what you are doign. dont campare your kid to other kids. even those percentage charts - doctors seem to be concerned with them - but really its not anything we should have to worry about. whats most important is making sure that you are teaching your child to be responsible with foods, by not making baby finish a bottle, only feeding when hungry, not withholding food, and, like i said, not making them eat when they are no longer hungry. let a child listen to their hunger cues. as long as you are doing that, things will be fine.

i guarantee once your little one starts moving around she will start thinning out. worry less about her weight and more about her health. :D being a chunky baby has nothing to do with how she will be when she grows up - and i find it RUDE that anyone would tell you that your baby is fat. what i would tell them is that your doctor and you (and dad) are taking care of your child and that she is perfectly healthy. she wont be the michellin baby forever :D

All babies grow at different rates and ways. As long as her doctor is not alarmed, tune out these nosy people. Some of the chunkiest babies I've known (I'm a grandma - I have over +30 years of babies!) are very beautiful adults now. About the time your darling daughter starts walking, she will probably hit a growth spurt and start burning more calories!

I agree with all the other posts - there is nothing wrong with your baby! My son was the same, big since day 1 - born at 10 lbs. He weighed 30 lbs at 1 year, and now has started to slow down to 33 lbs at 18 months. but the doctors say he is just a healthy guy. Enjoy your butterball, becuase normally the bigger babies are the happier babies!

Ann,
You've already received many responses, but I just want to add mine...You are doing NOTHING wrong. Breast fed babies don't over-eat. Babies need chunkiness! Your baby is fine and healthy and beautiful (and who doesn't LOVE that baby fat?!)

Just breath. Relax. She is who she is, and right now, she is a lovely little baby who needs her mamma's milk.

My son has alsoways been large and at a year is weighing in at 30lbs. People comment on how large he is all the time. Unless your dr voices concerns I would not be. Once they start moving they begin to lose some of the weight and grow into their weight more. Good luck.

I have 4 children who have all been breastfeed and they were all very chunky babies. Breastfed babies do need to eat more often as the breastmilk is more easily digested. The only thing I might say to be careful with is the amount of bottle feedings. I would discuss this with your pediatrician.

Babies at this age eat when they're hungry and stop when they are full, so unless she's being offered to much at the bottle I would guess that she is fine. But again, your pediatrician is the best source to discuss this with.

Good Luck!

I've had 2 preemies turn into butterballs. I think it's just the kid or baby. My oldest was so chunky on her 1st birthday people asked if something was wrong with her. She's now so skinny her pants fall off of her. I say just feed them when they're hungry, never over feed or force feed. They know when they're fully or hungry we don't.

You are doing everything right! It sounds like your little one is just a healthy eater. I too, had a healthy eater. People can be so rude and insensitive. They wouldn't comment on your weight, why is it ok to comment on a babies? There is no such thing as an "overweight" baby. Once they start to move around they will start to slimn down. My dd was 20 lbs at 3 months, my little sumo wrestler. Now she will be 2 on Sat, and weighs 28 lbs. Enjoy your little one.

Babies are babies and unless your doctor is concerned I wouldn't be. May i suggest if you have so much milk, pump once in a while and freeze it, that way if you ever do give it up, your baby will still be able to have your milk...I had a deep freeze full and after I ran out of milk I still had that in the freezer my baby could have. (I actually just stopped producing after 3 months with #1 and 5 months with #2) Good luck, and don't worry.

I SO WOULDN'T worry. Some babies are just chunky.
Out of my 5, 3 have been in at least the 90th percentile for weight and under the 50th percentile for height. Plus they are always ahead in their clothing sizes until they are about 3. My 18th mo. old is now in 24 mo. clothing. I just tend to have chunky babies. Once my kids started crawling and especially walking/running, the weight just started to fall off. All of my kids now are within "normal" limits.
There's so many other things that are more important, don't worry about chunky baby :) My grandma always used to say that a chunky baby, is a happy and healthy baby...which I totally believe!

I wouldn't worry about it at this time. My daughter was almost totally breast feed and she was very chunky too, however once she started walking the weight came off and she has been okay since (BTW she is almost 27 now.) I'd only start to worry if your doctor does and I don't believe at this point in her young live that the doctor would be worried.

That's ridiculous. Not you, but people who are telling you that your TEN WEEK OLD is fat. Breastfed babies can never be overfed. In babies that age, the fatter the better. They are probably just jealous because their babies don't look as healthy as yours. Also, breastfed babies tend to be chunkier the first 6 months of their lives, and thinner the rest. Don't feel pressured to switch for formula, she will probably just drink more, plus it is nowhere near as healthy. You are not doing anything wrong. You are perfect, don't listen to those people. Every baby is different, mine was almost 15 pounds at 10 weeks, but she was also very tall. I am still nursing her at 15 months, and her weight is in the 80th percentile, and her height is in the 97th. She is even a little skinny. Keep on doing what you are doing. People who think a 10 week old is fat don't know what they are talking about. And you probably are producing exactly the amount she needs, just try not to pump to get the milk out if she doesn't need a feeding, this will cause you to produce more. Try just to stick to only letting the milk out during feedings, and your breasts should naturally adjust to the amount of milk she needs. I hope this helps, be happy about your healthy little baby.

Sounds like your little one is doing just fine. Our friends had a very chunky breastfed baby as well. He was somewhere around 18 lbs. at just 4 months. He was amazingly huge, but totally healthy. His older brother was the same way as a baby and now he's 3 and has thinned out quite nicely. Don't worry about it. :) If other individuals continue to point out how fat she is, just smile and agree with them because there's nothing wrong with that! :)

I barely glanced at the other comments, so I don't know what the other moms have had to say, but I wanted to offer you my support. My 1-year-old is pretty chunky, especially compared to the 8-month-old I do day care for, who is extremely slender. Sometimes I get worried that she's too heavy, but her pediatrician has always been very supportive. First of all, she's a baby; they are supposed to have fat reserves for a variety of reasons, including brain development. Second, every baby has his or her own build, and we need to respect the differences in their body types.

If your daughter were much older or if she were subsisting on Mountain Dew or if your pediatrician were worried, then I would say there might be something to worry about. But there is nothing on earth better for a new baby than her mommy's milk, so don't worry that she's gaining too much weight. Keep an eye on her as she grows, make sure to instill healthy habits, and be grateful that she's gaining enough weight!

Infants need fat for brain development. Some Mother's milk is almost pure cream. It is so good for your baby. My sisters daughter was almost a year younger than my son. I fed my son formula and my sister nursed. My son was average in height and weight. When my neice was 1 yr. she was larger than my son who was 1 yr older. My son had chronic ear infections. My neice did not have any reason to be on antibiotics until she started kindergarten. She started school normal sized. She has never had a weight problem. She is now 37 years old and looks better than most teenagers. She is 5'6" and weighs 125 lb. My son is 5'11 and slender.
Nursing just gave her a better start in life. God designed your milk to be the perfect nutrition for your baby. Do not let the fact that she is larger than other kids her age discourage you. My sister used to be embarassed when she went to the pediatritions office, her baby looked like a giant compared to other children for the first couple of years. By the time she was 4 she was normal sized.

Don't worry about it! My daughter was the same way. My best friend had her daughter 5 hrs after me and they looked like they were 3-4 months apart! Now that my daughter is 2 1/2, she is still taller than most kids but has really thinned out. My younger brother was the same way! Looked like a lil sumo wrestler! She will grow out of it!

Ann, You're not doing anything wrong! Every baby is different and everything I've read and heard says that breastfed babies aren't at any risk for weight issues...especially at 10 weeks! It might be that you have a really tall baby hiding in that chunk and in another couple weeks she'll thin out again. I wouldn't worry about it at all.

I just wanted to let you know too that every woman's milk is different. Some women have a higher fat content in their breastmilk - thus bigger babies. That's okay.

I was a super 'chunky' baby (my kids laugh at my baby pics) but before kindergarten I was slim and stayed that way. My mom didn't worry about it no matter what other people said, and I'm glad about that.

No!!! Enjoy that chunky baby!

It doesn't seem to me like you're doing anything wrong. You just have a little chunky monkey! It sounds like she eating good, but just to put your mind at ease ask your dr at her next appointment. Just remember to try not to compare her to other kids-- even her sibs. Every kid is different =)

Ann, I agree not to worry. I exclusively breastfed my 4 children when they were babies. One was very chunky his first year, then when he started walking he slimmed down and is now a slender 14 year old. But- one of my others was very thin, and still is at 8 years old. The other 2 were more in the middle. They are all individuals, and all healthy. Oh- one possible thing, though. My son who was chunky was colicky, and he nursed frequently to comfort himself. He ended up having problems with dairy and wheat, but we didn't know that until he was older.

Both my boys were exclusively breastfed for well over a year, and both were chunky babies. We used to joke they were as round as they were tall! LOL! They were both 20lbs by 4mos old. My now almost 7yr old is very tall and lean, he's 52'' tall and just hit 50lbs, he's very thin. My youngest is 3.5 and is 40'' tall and 35lbs, again he's tall and lean.

Keep nursing your beauty... you are doing great!

Absolutley not. I think you need to listen to your doctor, what does he/she say about your baby girl's weight. I know it is hard not to listen to your friends and thier opinion,but they are not the experts. My son is 22 pounds and only 6 mo. old. He is only breastfed, and we just started solids. My doc said rather have them big and chunky then underweight and not thriving. As long as your baby is growing and developing then let her be, my guess she will end up being tall and slender when she's a teen.

Hi Ann-

I was in the exact same situation as you. I, too had an over production of milk and two chunky babies. I mean my daughter was off the charts, couldn't fit into pants big. She had big, thick rolls on her legs and belly and couldn't crawn until 11 months because she couldn't hold up her body weight. :)

I just kept on breast feeding. In fact, I didn't wean her until 13 months and she is perfectly fine now. She is the same size as other kids her age. She's 3 now.

Don't worry about what people say. Your child is healthy and well-fed. I would not even give it a second thought at this age unless your pediatrician brings it up. Congrats on your baby!

-L.

It sounds like you have a healthy baby. Babies only take what they need, I wouldn't worry about it. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor at her next visit. The doctor is your best source for this type of advice.

My oldest looked like a sumo wrestler she had so many rolls. She is now 5'8" and 120lbs. I do recall she slept through the night at 5 weeks, I think it was because she was bigger.

Sounds like you have a nice family.

G.

You are not doing something wrong. I strictly breasfed my son for the 1st 1 1/2 years of his life. He was never on fomula & trust me it is the best thing for your daughter. My son was a little chunker too. At 3 mo he was 16 lbs. he was off the charts for weight & 70% for height. No worries they all even out and the more she starts moving the older she gets the thiner you will start to see her slimming down. My son is now 2 1/2 still at 90% for weight & 95 % for height. He is a solid little boy but in no way does he look chunky or fat anymore. It will all even out for your daughter once she starts movin & shaking. I think sometimes people don't realize how hurtful they sound by calling a baby chubby or chunky in front of a mom about her child. I know it would get to me from time to time and I just talked to my son's dr & he assured me everything was fine and he was on track.Good luck and try not to worry so much, if it does bother you always check with your daughter's pediatrician. God Bless, A. R.

Hi, I know how you are feeling. My son was only born at 7Lbs and was the size of a six month old when he was 3 months so now that he is one year he is 25 Lbs but seems to be leveling out. My doctor never said that he was over weight so I just ignored the other moms. "Enjoy your little butter ball" as another mom has put it.

A.

You just have very creamy milk, and you have nothing to worry about! My friend has the same thing, her babies were premies, and they all turned to butterballs! Fat rolls and everything! She exclusively breastfeeds, and her doctor said there was no problem. Her boys trimmed up as they got older and started eating foods and playing all the time.

You are doing great, don't listen to the negatives. Tell them your milk is just super creamy and your daughter is getting tons of brain food! (it is the fat in milk that helps children's brains, that is why they need whole milk until 2)

I think doctors are less concerned about babies at that age being 'overweight' ... they're more concerned if babies are not gaining enough weight (like my kid), so enjoy it. Once she's old enough to crawl and walk, she'll thin out.

I completely agree with Beth H. Keep up what you are doing...she will quit when she's full, and eat when hungry. Some babies are just bigger than others...I don't think there is much rhyme or reason to it. My son used formula, my daughter breastmilk for 7 weeks, then formula. They were the same at EVERY visit...it didn't make a difference.

Both my kids where "chunky" too...I have always had the bigger babies then everyone else. Both my kids were at about 14 1/2lbs at 2 months, and 20 lbs by 6 months and out of the infant carriers. Always in the 90th percentile. My son is now 6 and boney! My daughter is 3 and has slimmed down A LOT in the past year too! Now if she was 5 or 6 and still chunky, I would maybe worry.

Hang in there...I know how it feels when you see all these people with itty bitty babies, and yours looks like sumo baby!

Stop comparing your child with the others. You don't know what size they were when they were born. Be happy you have a healthy baby and stop worrying. She will go through enough comparing to others when she's a teenager, don't start it for her now!

NO!!!
You are doing a great job, and your baby is healthy! :)
I'm assuming your pediatrician would have said something if it was bad...all kids are different and built differently. As for formula vs. breast milk making a chunky baby- my son was breastfed and a chunkymonkey too (he is now three and at the 40% for weight and 98% for height- running around thins them out, he still eats a ton!) and my cousin's son just didn't want to eat so he was a tiny formula baby.... it happens.
But I can understand the concern or frustration with comparing- try hard not to let it get to you, it really doesn't matter!!
I think that now is not what will determine her weight later in life, just keep her having fun and active and she will loose her baby belly :) once she starts running and chasing her sister!
If you are still concerned you could try feeding less- HA right?
Also once she starts solids it will help.... (you'll hopefully get more rest too! and have less production)
Good Luck!

OMG!!!!! What is the matter with people! Babies NEED to be alittle chunky and chubbier - that is for awesome brain development! Now if your dd was 3 yrs old, then I would start to watch what she is eating. You are nursing. You are doing everything fantasticially fine! Just ignore your ignorant friends and family members. Oh this makes me SO MAD!

Ann!

No, you are not doing anything wrong! I could say something sarcastic about people bringing your babies fatness to your attention, but I will focus on the issue. Thats another topic!
I exclusively fed my babies breast milk. They were off the charts for height and weight. It is a proven fact that babies that are breast fed are more lean as they get older. Just one of the many advantages. My three grown sons are a great example, tall and lean! Does your Pediatrition have any concerns? I also had an over abundance of milk with my first 3 children, then I had a girl later in life and wished I would have had more milk. What you may want to do is finish off each breast for each feeding. I found myself switching off on each breast, I believe (its been almost eight years since I had her) that the closer you get to the end of the feeding the fatter and more satisfying the milk is. I may be wrong in that, but I do believe that is what takes place. Remember too that babies are growing so fast in that first year. Please don't worry! I also was feeding every two hours. The more they feed the more milk you produce.
Is there a Lactation Consultant in your area? I am sure she will be just fine! Take care, and remember, God gave us Mothers wonderful insights. What a blessing that is.
Listen to your inner voice, Moms know best!
Tracey

Fat babies are healthy babies, they actually have a less chance of heart disease later in live.

I was a extremely fat baby. I weighed 30 lbs at 6 months. But I also weighed 30 lbs at age 3. Once your baby is active the weight will balance out. All three of my kids were born average and then ballooned up for a while(they were breast fed and so was I). My 8 year old now looks like we starve him and he eats all the time and I was the same way.

I wouldn't worry about it. My kid was 26 pounds at 6 months. He was a butterball!! He had miles of rolls. Once he started walking he started to stretch out. Now he only has a small roll on his upper arms. Big and skinny babies tend to equal out by 1-2 years. Enjoy it! Do't worry!

I don't believe you are doing anything wrong. My understanding is that you produce enough milk for your baby (the whole supply and demand thing). Both of my children (ages 5 and 8) were what most would consider chunky, myself included, however both of them had a major growth spurt prior to turning 3 where they grew about 3 inches taller but didn't gain a single pound. Now they are both skinny little rails! Every child is different, but if you are truly concerned, you should bring it up at her next checkup -- if your doctor isn't concerned, then I truly think you shouldn't be either.

People told me that all the time about my little guy and it drove me nuts!! Babies that are "fluffy" are healthy! It means they are getting enough to eat!! If the doctor isn't concerned, don't be. And tell those people to keep their opinions to themselves!! Your baby is adorable!!

I wouldn't worry about what other moms say. What has your baby's doctor said about her size? That's what matters. People think everyone should be skinny even babies. If she's healthy, and her doctor say's she is, I wouldn't be to concerned right now.