My son was born at 10lbs and now he is 4 1/2 months old and 21lbs. How big is a average 4m.o?

Starr - posted on 08/01/2010

My son was 9lbs 14 oz at birth. He weighed in at 20lbs at his 4 month checkup. And, because of his length he is about average on weight. So it depends on their length as well. Sounda like he is doing great.

Charley - posted on 07/13/2010

my son was born 6lbs 1oz and is now about 13

Catherine - posted on 07/12/2010

I was told by my dr that they should double their birth weight by 6 months. But all babies grow at different rates! My son was 10.6 at birth, He's almost 13 months now and close to 27lbs. He's tall and healthy!

Jessica - posted on 07/09/2010

My daughter was born at 34 weeks being 7lbs 2oz & 20in long, she is now 5 months 2 weeks old and she just went to the Dr today and she is 18lbs 6.8oz and 27in long. Her Dr said that her weight is normal and that they will lose most of there weight when starting to walk...

Rachael - posted on 07/08/2010

My son was born at 9 lbs 5 oz and at 4 months he weighed about 13 lbs and some oz (i'm not sure exactly how many ounces). If your doctor isn't worried then don't worry. It depends on alot of things like genetics, activity level, and height. Generally your child has a general pattern of growth. If he is consistenyl gaining 3 lbs a month then that is normal for him. If it suddenyl drops or increases significantly that is when you worry

Tara - posted on 07/07/2010

I totally get this experience. My daughter was born 9 lbs 7 onz. She's 15 mo now and weighs about 32 lbs. Your doctor will chart your childs weight and my doctor told me as long as it's not substantial weigh gain children usually level out withthe average. Once your baby starts crawling and walking you'll see the difference . My daughter didn't have a neck for the longest time she was just a roll of dough

Tiffany - posted on 02/08/2010

My daughter Amaya is 4 months old and weighs almost 16 pounds and is 26 inches long. She was 8.5 lbs and 21.5 inches when she was born. Every baby is different, and gain differently depending on their birth weight and how much they eat. Your baby sounds very healthy! If you're concerned though, just talk to your pedi about it. =)

Caitlin - posted on 02/08/2010

my daughter is exactly 4 months. she was born 6.5pounds and is now 14 pounds

Candice - posted on 02/06/2010

Every child is different. My son was born at 7lbs~He is now 18 months and last week he weighed 19lbs 6oz! He is tiny!! I wouldn't worry too much about it, when he starts running around he'll prob even out!

Erin - posted on 02/05/2010

by four months they should be double there weight, so thats perfect for him.

Kasha - posted on 01/31/2010

That is one healthy baby. Squeeze him for me. He will loose that weight once he starts crawling and walking. Enjoy the rolls and smooshy baby.

Elizabeth - posted on 01/30/2010

Kimberly ths is an old post, but hopefully your child has slimmed down. 21lbs are you kidding, surely the his Dr. informed you that was not good,. Has he slowed down in his weight?

Sherry - posted on 01/30/2010

my son is 16 months and weighs 23 lbs. but he was a preemie 4 lbs. at birth. he is also very short. he was 16 in. at birth

Kendra - posted on 01/29/2010

my son was 7lbs 9oz at bith and at his first appt 5 days after birth he was over 10lbs. At four months he was 16lbs 4ozs. he is now 7 months and 20lbs 10oz and 28 inches long so he's very tall for his age. I thought he was gonna be overweight but he's fine. My daughter on the other hand was 5lbs 13oz and by the time she was four months she weight 12lbs so every kid is different.

Lianne - posted on 08/11/2009

my daughter was born at 9 lbs, she is now nearly 17months and weighs 23 lbs, the health visitor says her weight is fine.

Amy - posted on 08/11/2009

hey my son was born 9lb 13 oz and i had him on solids at 10 weeks hes now 23 months and weighs 2.2 stone each child is diffrent if u think ur child looks over weight dont worry as soon as he starts to walk and crawl he will loose all his excess flesh and solid up danton is tall but hasnt a ounce off loose flesh on him each child is diffrent but if ur really worried talk to ur doctor.... hope this helps little bit Amy x

Lindsey - posted on 08/10/2009

My sons last Doctors appoint he was 4months old exactly..anyways he weight 17 pounds but my doctor told me he was in the 80th percentle..Meaning that he was a little bit over weight..Anyways my doctor said no to worry about it because they are just babies only really worry about their weight when they get older :)

Brittni - posted on 08/10/2009

wow umm i guess my daughter is just small because she wasnt even close to 20lbs until she was a year old at 4 months she was 15 tops

Aubree - posted on 08/09/2009

It sounds like he's gaining the weight he should be gaining especially since he started out 10 lbs. My daughter was 8lbs 2ounces when she was born. She hit about 25 lbs when she was 6 months old and now that she's crawling and standing she dropped down to 22lbs.

Nicki - posted on 08/08/2009

My baby was born at 6 lbs and 12 oz (so not very big) and he is now 4 months and 1 week old and weighing over 17 lbs. He is breastfed and I read that breastfed babies sometimes grow much faster in the first few months than formula-fed babies. As long as you're nursing, he's okay; if he's getting formula, I'd ask the pediatrician about a healthy weight gain. It sounds very normal to me though. Ever baby gains at a different rate!

Amanda - posted on 08/08/2009

My daughter was born 7lbs15oz and at 4 months she weighed about 14lbs maybe and now at almost 10 months she weighs 20lbs

Rach - posted on 08/08/2009

There is no "right" weight for a 4 1/2 month old baby. They are all born with different weights, some are bottle fed, some are breast fed. They will all be so very different. If you are worried about his weight check with your Dr next time - but if he is doing everything that a normal 4 1/2 month old should do then I wouldn't be concerned.

Janine - posted on 08/07/2009

My nephew is 4 months and weighs 19 pounds... I think 18-22 pounds is about average...My nephew was born 9lbs 4 oz

Laura - posted on 08/07/2009

I don't know what the average weight is for a 4 1/2 month old but I suggest you ask the pediatrician at your next visit. I think at that age they look at a growth chart each visit to make sure they are gaining the right amount. Also, the average weight for a baby born at 10 lbs will be different than a baby born at 6 lbs. I had big babies and was pressured by family to start cereal at an early age and solids too early. I resisted and still had big babies but not nearly as big as they would have been if I'd given them food as early as family wanted. Talk with the dr. about this the next time your in.