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Increase My Baby's Weight

by shabnam khan
(abha,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Hi, I m Shabnam Khan. Actually I'm an English lecture in king khalid university abha KSA. I've a baby girl who z 11 months to go in May. She eats n drinks almost every thing along with my milk but still sh z 6.5 to 7kg's. In fact she z never gone more than 6.5. Please tell me some easy n convenient ways to increase my baby's weight n on the other hand help me to decrease my own weight that's 70kgs that was earlier only 47.Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaase help me I'll always b thankful to you.Thanks n bye.

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Apr 23, 2009

11 month girl - increase weight?
by: Baby Help Line - Annie

Hi Shabnam,

Your baby is a bit under the average weight for her age, but these are just guidelines. There are lots of variables, genetic factors, her birth weight, whether she has had any illnesses etc. If your weight was 47kg before having her, then I would suspect she has a small build. Normally you would expect a child to have tripled birth weight by about 12 months. But if she is eating and drinking everything happily and is happy and comfortable then she is thriving then I wouldn't get too worried about it. If she is unhappy, not eating, listless etc then get her checked out.

At her age, milk is still the most important part of her diet, so solid foods are really just introducing tastes, textures, and different experiences. It only provides a small percentage of her calories.

Don't make a big issue out of it, just offer her food frequently if she seems hungry. Many babies prefer to feed them selves rather than have a spoon pushed into their mouth. Lots of finger foods like pieces of cooked vegetables, fruit. Let her try to feed herself - it is messy, but she will learn lots more than by you doing it. Let her explore and play with her food. Peas were a favorite of my babies, trying to pick them up one by one. You can be sneaky and pop a spoonful in between while she is concentrating, but if she gets annoyed then stop as you will just set up a battle.

Food is something to enjoy, it is a big part of our social interactions so making it fun and exploratory at this age is the best thing.

In regard to your weight, your body does change after having children, and most women never get back to their pre-birth weight. The thing to watch is are you eating properly - many Mothers, particularly if they are back at work, get so busy, they start skipping breakfast, then eat junk food mid morning or for lunch etc. Just make sure you are eating sensibly, getting some exercise and celebrate your womanly curves!

Enjoy your lovely little girl,
Annie Desantis

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Apr 23, 2009
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Hi Shabnam, Your baby is a bit under the average weight for her age, but these are just guidelines. There are lots of variables, genetic factors, her birth weight, whether she has had any illnesses etc. If your weight was 47kg before having her, then I would suspect she has a small build. Normally you would expect a child to have tripled birth weight by about 12 months. But if she is eating and drinking everything happily and is happy and comfortable then she is thriving then I wouldn't get too worried about it. If she is unhappy, not eating, listless etc then get her checked out. At her age, milk is still the most important part of her diet, so solid foods are really just introducing tastes, textures, and different experiences. It only provides a small percentage of her calories. Don't make a big issue out of it, just offer her food frequently if she seems hungry. Many babies prefer to feed them selves rather than have a spoon pushed into their mouth. Lots of finger foods like pieces of cooked vegetables, fruit. Let her try to feed herself - it is messy, but she will learn lots more than by you doing it. Let her explore and play with her food. Peas were a favorite of my babies, trying to pick them up one by one. You can be sneaky and pop a spoonful in between while she is concentrating, but if she gets annoyed then stop as you will just set up a battle. Food is something to enjoy, it is a big part of our social interactions so making it fun and exploratory at this age is the best thing. In regard to your weight, your body does change after having children, and most women never get back to their pre-birth weight. The thing to watch is are you eating properly - many Mothers, particularly if they are back at work, get so busy, they start skipping breakfast, then eat junk food mid morning or for lunch etc. Just make sure you are eating sensibly, getting some exercise and celebrate your womanly curves! Enjoy your lovely little girl, <a href="http://www.easybabylife.com/annie-desantis.html">Annie Desantis</a>

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Apr 24, 2009

thanks a lot
by: shabnam

Hi Annie,how r you whats going on i want to wish u thanks that you explained me everything in such a nice way .now i m feeling much better than earlier after getting ur answer.I can't tell u how worried i was tthat day when i was writing u.I was so worried that what reason u ll give me about my baby.U know Annie actually what happens i was not that worried but the rubbish relatives n friends they don't let u live happily infact they cann't see u happy when they see my daughter MARYAM they say that 'OH SHABNAM UR BABY IS LOOKING SO THIN N WEAK N HER WEIGHT IS ALSO DECREASED PLEASE GO TO THE DOCTOR'oh shet n i become like dying.WELL its really nice to talk 2 u please do sending ur some special tips for me n my baby if u ve n i want to be in ur touch as a friend.thanks a lot for everything take care n goodbyeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Nov 12, 2009

Low weight
by: Parvathi

Hello doctor, I am Parvathi fr India, i had a girl baby on birth its 2.7 kg.. But after 40 days its 2.3 kg. I take her to paediatrician.. he made all type of tests and said there is no prob... because of not feeding well it has become low weight and he suggested to breastfeed well.. Please guide me what to do I am totally depressed.. Thank u...

Nov 16, 2009

Frequent feeding?
by: Baby Help Line - Paula

Hi Parvathi,

Congratulations to your little baby! How good of you to seek medical advice when you were worried about your baby's lack of weight gain. Being so young, certainly your baby should be gaining weight. The doctor you met obviously ran a number of tests and couldn't find anything wrong, which is good of course.

You mention that breastfeeding is not going well. What is not working for you? Is your baby not latching on properly or is it simply lack of milk?

If it is the latter, you can try to breastfeeding every two hours around the clock for two or three days. That is likely to increase your milk supply significantly. This can be quite exhausting of course, so if you have someone (your husband, mother, friend) who can help you out with cooking etc during those days, please don't hesitate to ask for help.

If you feel that it is not the milk supply that is the problem, but rather your baby's ability to latch on or something similar, then if possible try to find a midwife or doctor in your area who can help you get it right. It is very common to have these kind of problems in the beginning, but it can often be easily solved with the right guidance.

Third, remember to breastfeed on demand. No waiting for three or four hours or so. Being so small, and probably needing to catch up, your baby needs to eat frequently. So any time your baby shows signs of wanting to eat, then breastfeed. That will also help increase your supply.

Also remember to try to really let your baby empty one breast before switching over to the next, so that a lot of the fat hind milk gets to your baby.

Fourth, try to remember to get some rest, eat properly and dring a lot of water yourself, to help your milk supply.

Last, always remember to go to a second doctor with your child, if you didn't think you got good advice from the first.

I hope this gives you some ideas and I really wish you good luck.

Please write back and let me know how you are doing,

Paula

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Hi Parvathi, Congratulations to your little baby! How good of you to seek medical advice when you were worried about your baby's lack of weight gain. Being so young, certainly your baby should be gaining weight. The doctor you met obviously ran a number of tests and couldn't find anything wrong, which is good of course. You mention that breastfeeding is not going well. What is not working for you? Is your baby not latching on properly or is it simply lack of milk? If it is the latter, you can try to breastfeeding every two hours around the clock for two or three days. That is likely to increase your milk supply significantly. This can be quite exhausting of course, so if you have someone (your husband, mother, friend) who can help you out with cooking etc during those days, please don't hesitate to ask for help. If you feel that it is not the milk supply that is the problem, but rather your baby's ability to latch on or something similar, then if possible try to find a midwife or doctor in your area who can help you get it right. It is very common to have these kind of problems in the beginning, but it can often be easily solved with the right guidance. Third, remember to breastfeed on demand. No waiting for three or four hours or so. Being so small, and probably needing to catch up, your baby needs to eat frequently. So any time your baby shows signs of wanting to eat, then breastfeed. That will also help increase your supply. Also remember to try to really let your baby empty one breast before switching over to the next, so that a lot of the fat hind milk gets to your baby. Fourth, try to remember to get some rest, eat properly and dring a lot of water yourself, to help your milk supply. Last, always remember to go to a second doctor with your child, if you didn't think you got good advice from the first. I hope this gives you some ideas and I really wish you good luck. Please write back and let me know how you are doing, Paula

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