The physical development of a baby after birth always affects the hearts of both parents. Many parents are worried about whether their babies' growth and development are normal and meet the developmental standards of this age group. At this point, parents need to check the normal weight development standards for their baby. So, what is the normal weight development standard for babies?
Generally, when a baby is born, their weight is around six pounds. By the time they reach five to six months old, their weight will almost double that of their birth weight, which is around 12 pounds. However, for babies who are already relatively heavy at birth, it is not easy for them to grow to double their birth weight between the fifth and sixth months.
Under normal circumstances, a baby born at two months old will increase their weight by an average of 1 pound per month. The trend of weight gain will slow down when the baby grows from October to December, with an average increase of 0.6 pounds per month. After the baby reaches two years old, this weight gain trend will become even slower, with a basic increase of 0.4 pounds per month.
During the second, fourth, sixth, ninth, and twelfth months of a baby's birth, parents can measure their baby's weight. From the age of one to three, the baby can be measured every six months, and from then on, it can be measured only once a year. Then, by recording the weight of each time for comparison, we can determine whether the baby's weight development is normal.
