Anyone else's baby only 22 lbs??

Jennifer - posted on 10/19/2009

my daughter was overdue and was 7 pounds 2 oz when she was born and she is only 22 pounds 9 oz now at 20 months. dr say shes fine. shes tall and skinny.

Angela - posted on 10/17/2009

My baby is only 19LBS if that makes you feel better. I have to reassure the doctor that Bea is OK.

Sophie - posted on 10/12/2009

My daughter was only 2 weeks early and weighed 5 pounds 7 ounces and measured 18 inches long. She is now 19 months old and weighs 17 pounds 6 ounces and measures about 29 inches tall. She is still very tiny but very healthy.

Sophie - posted on 10/12/2009

Quoting Kylie:

My daughter wasn't premmie, but born at 41weeks 6lb 15oz. Currently at 16months she is just under 22lbs fully clothed and wears size 0 clothes, shes happy and eats and drinks and sleeps well and is developing in all areas. I have no concerns, shes just little

Size 0 clothes?

Melanie - posted on 10/12/2009

My Daughter is 20 month's old. she was a premie 5lbs and 4 oz at birth and now she is 22 lbs .she goes up and down on her wight she is on the go a lot and goes days without eating a lot and other days she will eat all day long. somethings she can still wear 9months are 12months in outfits .

Whitney - posted on 10/11/2009

My son was born at 29 weeks, he is MAYBE 21 lbs so dont worry about it, his doctor isnt concerned. As long as there gaining and not losing weight there isnt anything to worry about. My kid wears a size 2 shoe and 6 month pants.

CECILIA - posted on 10/09/2009

My daughter is a premie as well. When she was born she weighed only 1 pd 10 oz. She is 19 months now and she weighs approx 22 pds too. For her to be this age I have been told so far that its actually good that by the time she reaches 3 she will catch up and be as normal as a normal born baby. I recommend you not to worry because premature babies always catch up.

Molly - posted on 10/08/2009

my son was a premie born at 33wks and hes 20 months now and only 25lbs...i think it is a premie thing...they're so cute:)

Kelley - posted on 09/15/2009

I am the same way with my son. He was born 3 weeks early but now is 18 months old and only weighs 21 lbs. The dr's say it's not a big deal but you can't help but wonder. He seems too little to me.

Amy - posted on 09/15/2009

My little girl is 18months and weights only 21 1/2lbs. She was a full term baby with no complications. If you are nervous talk to your doctor about it. I talked to my peditrician. My little girl is only in the 10th percentile on the growth chart but she has maintained their and she has always put some weight on when we go in.

Heidi - posted on 09/15/2009

My daughter (19mths on monday) is just over 23 pounds. If your doctor isn't worried, I wouldn't be either. Some kid's grow slower. Mine is low on the weight chart but high in the height chart. My only frustration is finding pants that don't fall to her ankles but are long enough to reach her feet! lol And she eats like a fiend! And runs and plays like a Tazmanian Devil!

Amanda - posted on 09/14/2009

My daughter was 22 pounds and 31 inches at her 18 month checkup. Three weeks before we had her in the ER for a severe allergic reaction and she was only 20 pounds. She's bumped up and down the scale (23lbs at most) over the last few months and I have a feeling it's mainly due to teething. When she's in the "throws" of it she barely eats - usually only wants mama's milk and would stay attached all day if I let her. Besides still mainly being breastfed, she's a picky eater (crunchy and cheesy). Thankfully her doc isn't concerned. She's healthy, happy and VERY active. Walking before 10 months and now climbing like the world is her own personal playground. She has no fear!

Samantha - posted on 09/01/2009

My son is 18 months old and he is only 22 lbs 13 oz.

Shelley - posted on 09/01/2009

my dr. says it's more important to look at the rate of growth as opposed to the actual number. as long as she's growing at a 'normal' rate (my son was always at a lot percentile of weight for his age) but he showed me on a graph that he was growing the same shape of curve as avergage in his age group. as long as she's eating, developing, and acting well for her age then you shouldn't really worry about that.

Krystal - posted on 08/30/2009

My daughter was born 10 weeks early and she will be 19 months old on the 6th of September. We went to the doctor Thursday and she is exactly 22 lbs. The doctor says shes growing just fine and to not worry about her weight. They are so active at this age.

Kara - posted on 08/29/2009

WOW my daughter is 21lbs. She is in the 90th percentile on height though. She's 32 inches tall. My little gal is very active though and never stops moving. She was born at 6lbs 7oz. My doctor doesn't seem too concerned though. She eats AND drinks formula, yes she won't give it up!! I've been trying to ween her off of it and just on to milk. She's a dairy queen.

Kathy - posted on 08/28/2009

My daughter just had her 18 mo well child check and weighs 24 lbs. The doctor said she is wonderful! I dont think that is too small for her age...

Gina - posted on 08/28/2009

Mine wasn't a premiee and she's 21.5. But all my kids have been skinny and long. Don't worry.

Courtney - posted on 08/28/2009

I dont think that is too little at all! My lil girl is only 23 pounds and 18 months old. As long as her check ups are ok I wouldnt worry a bit!

Laura - posted on 08/28/2009

My daughter is 20lbs, she was a preemie born at 31 weeks the doctors are watching her weight every month due to the fact she has not gained weight in 6 months not sure if it is due to her heart condition or she is a picky eater- and does not like milk.

Lea - posted on 08/28/2009

my daugheter is 18 months and is 25 lbs and is in the 50th percentile, dont know how old your little one is but that might give you some perspective, you can always ask the doctor if its a healthy weight or not and tips on what do to

Katherine - posted on 08/28/2009

my daughter of the same age only ways about that to she was slow to put on weight from the beginning and still is though she is tall i wouldnt stress as long as she is healthy

Christine - posted on 08/27/2009

My little girl was not a preemie but at her 18 month checkup she was just under 22 lbs.
I don't think there is anything to be concerned about....every child is different. :)

Amanda - posted on 08/27/2009

just went to the doctor on the 20th. my son is 18 mo old and is 18lb 12oz. he is 31.5 in tall. he has always been in the lower 3% for weight and wasn't born early. he weighed in at 5lbs 2.25oz and left the hospital at 4lbs 14 oz. our doctor isn't worried about his weight since he is slowly putting it on just at his own rate and says that he is meeting all his milestones and doing some early. he is a happy healthy baby just a little small. i was 3 years old before i hit 25lbs. she thinks he is just going to follow in mommy's footsteps.

Courtney - posted on 08/26/2009

well my son is 18 months and he weighs 24 pounds. he has recently started walking and he is getting tall and losing weight, but he doesnt not sit still now!! i dont know what im going to do about buying pants bc he can wear size 12 months in the waist but 24 months to 2t in the length... any help appreciated!

Emily - posted on 08/26/2009

my son Ryker is 18 mths. and he is only 22 pounds to. I don't know why he is so small is was born right on time with no complications. And he just started to walk!

Kerri-anne - posted on 08/23/2009

My little one is 18mths and is only 9kgs which is about 19 lbs. She was one month early and is a little shorty can wear 9mth old clothes (which is great as it saves $$$ ) she is tracking along nicely on the graph just in the lower 3% thru plunket. She is healthy and thats all that really matters at the end of the day, plus she is taking after my side of the family as we are all shortys (females anyway)

Tanya - posted on 08/22/2009

my daughter was 8lbs 12oz when she was born and 21 in long. She weighs 28lbs just a couple weeks ago at her 18month mark. She has always been in the 95% or better. She is healthy and the pediatrician has no concerns. She was a 41 week 3 day baby.

Kim - posted on 08/19/2009

DD is only at 20 lbs some odd oz......she was 2 weeks preemie and has a heart condition, but she ckecks out good at all dr visits

Heather - posted on 08/19/2009

my son was born a month early. he is not almost 18months and only weights 15 lbs!! me and his dad are tall and neither of us were small at birth. he went to the doctor and they made us get him on a special diet but since he is so picky and allergic to everything we are having the hardest time feeding him and making him gain weight. but he is growing just fine and is a happy baby so they doctor isnt to worried. i just wish he would more foods! any suggestions on what i can feed him?at least try?

Melissa - posted on 08/17/2009

Don't worry my daughter is probably 22 lbs and she is 18 months old... but she takes after me... I am not even 5 feet tall and I weighed less then 100 lbs before having a baby. My daughter is also short too.. at only 29 inches tall.

Sarah - posted on 08/16/2009

My son is 18 months and only 20 lbs....he had a milk allergy the didn't discover until his 15 month check-up...but the doc says the his growth curve is perfect even though he is only 2nd percentile and as long as that stay constant, then there is nothing to worry about....

Debi - posted on 08/16/2009

I have B/G/G triplets born 7w early at 32w5d. My son is the heaviest at 24.6 pounds (4lbs5oz), dd2 is next at 22.6pounds(4lbs3oz) and dd1 is 20 pounds (3lbs10oz). Everyone walks and has for about 6 mos. Language has been delayed some, but I don't know how much is due to prematurity and how much to multiples. You can check the weight and height charts on cdc.gov (under life stages infants). Make sure you select the correct sex as they do vary. The littlest walked first. They aren't really petite as they are hitting at least 75% for height across the board, but the weights are a lot less. Try not to worry.

Jennifer - posted on 08/12/2009

All kids come in different shapes and sizes. My daughter was 17 lbs 8 oz last week and she will be 18 months on the 19th. She eats good and is very happy so that is all that matters. She is off the charts because she is so small. The doctors keep running tests on her and so far everything has come back okay. I think she is just small.

Leanne - posted on 08/06/2009

My child is only 21lbs and born on the leap year date (29th feb) he has always been small. He is a fussy eater, allergic to strawberries, likes to eat little and often. born at 38weeks at 6lbs 12oz. My other son was born at 9lbs 1. he is totally different!

Lori - posted on 08/06/2009

7lbs 15 oz ( when she was born might i add) lol

Lori - posted on 08/06/2009

my lil girl was born on feb 9 she is only 21 pounds. she was 7 lbs. 15oz. ex cept both me and her father are short and slim build. but i reall think that every baby is different. as lonG as your baby feels healthy and looks healthy. then you shudnt worry.

Erika - posted on 07/31/2009

Yeah...its ok, just some of us are a lil more miniature than the rest...mine is 18 months and 22 lbs but the dr. tells me her weight like its not a big deal....shes not a chub, like I have seen but oh well, it doesnt make her any less healthy or have less of an appetite or even less cuddly for that matter, right?????Yours is beautiful by the way

Kristina - posted on 07/30/2009

My daughter is a 1 1/2 and she only weighs 23 lbs. and she was born full term.

Andrea - posted on 07/29/2009

My daughter turned 17 months old on February 26th she weighs 22lbs fully dressed. We go to the dr the end of august but last time we were there was for her 15 month check up and she was in the 25% for her weight and 10th for her height. (im 5'3 and dads 5'8). She weighed 8lbs 5oz when she was born too. now my son who is 6 months is just a few pounds shy of her! they share diapers and everything! He was also an 8 pound baby. It goes to show how diff kids can be! Although he is started to slow down in his height too...78% for weight and 38 for his height!lol

Clare - posted on 07/29/2009

My boy is huge compared to many of you, lol, but both me and my hubby are quite tall, Cole was 8lb 9oz at birth and he was 4 weeks prem and is now at 17mths 29lb 7oz, but on contrast my sister has a baby who is 3mths older that cole and she is only 22lb, my sister is only 5ft. I did speak to my health visitor about this as my son is in aged 2yrs clothes already and size 5 shoes, but she just said its all about the size of the parents. So I would not worry too much about it, as long as your baby is fit and healthy thats all that matters

Latasha - posted on 07/29/2009

My lil girl is very tiny for her age, but she's tall so maybe it just even outs...but I'm not to concerned because her doctors says she's doing well in her well baby checkups, so as long as she is healthy and gaining weight and not losing it she's doing ok.

Theresa - posted on 07/29/2009

My daughter is about 20 lbs at 17 months. I worry on and off about that but she is developing normally, so I figure she's fine. Try not to worry and just focus on if she's hitting her benchmarks or not.

Jill - posted on 07/29/2009

My girls are both 19 lbs. They, too, were preemies. The dr. said that as long as they are on the growth chart and eating well that they are ok (we are in like the 10th percentile). Just voice your concerns to your doctor. He will let you know if there is anything to worry about.

Cheryl - posted on 07/25/2009

Sounds like everyone here has the same things to say. My daughter is the same. Now almost 18 months and just about 20 lbs. She is tall and skinny and so she wears 9 month summer clothes (the same ones I put on her last summer). My Dr. said that since she has stayed on the growth curve she is fine. She continues to increase her weight at every visit.
I was only 28 lbs when I was 4 years old, and 60 lbs when I started high school. Now I'm 5'9" tall and about average for weight. I figure she will catch up when she is ready.

Danielle - posted on 07/24/2009

my daughter is 17 mos and is only 22 pounds as well and is 32 inches tall (so she's tall and skinny). She wasnt a premie and was born at 40 weeks and weighed 7 lbs 10 oz. She eats constantly but she also is extremely active. . I asked the dr and he assured me that it was normal and to not worry.

Nicole - posted on 07/23/2009

My daughter was a preemie too (born at 34 weeks), and now she's barely 19 lbs at 17 months. I just folded her laundry and was shocked to see how many of her shirts are still size 6 months! Her weight gain has slowed down a bit since she started walking, but her doctor isn't worried as long as she's eating plenty. I'm only 5'2" and her dad is 6'4", so she'll probably be taller than me by 3rd grade, but for now, she's just a little peanut.

Kelly - posted on 07/23/2009

One thing our doctor did suggest was that I put butter on all her food, just to add a few calories. This was tough for me, because I never add butter or salt to anything, but we do what we have to do!

Rachel - posted on 07/22/2009

My daughter is 18 months and she is a little under that......She eats all the time..She is very active. all my children were petite.

Melissa - posted on 07/22/2009

My baby is 22 pounds too and is one year and 5 months. Healthy, normal and average.