help my baby might not be gaining weight

Teresa - posted on 12/20/2011

How is she doing now, Jessica?

Stacey, having a small baby is not a reason to need formula (unless there were feeding issues that you didn't mention). We left the hospital (at 5 days old) w/ neither of my girls weighing 5 pounds. They didn't get on the growth chart for weight til 6 months and height at 9 months, but they grew and thrived just fine on breastmilk alone.

Stacey - posted on 12/20/2011

My daughter was 2 weeks early and she weighed 5.8 when she was born which is around 2kg, at the start i was breast feeding her but because she was so small i also had to also formular feed her so we knew exactly how much she was getting, so then after a little while it just became easier to bottle feed her so after about 3 weeks i stopped the breast completely and just formular fed her and it was the best thing i ever done coz she just started stacking the weight on, It did take about 4-5 months but she got there.
She is now 3 years old and is the size and weight of a 5 year old weighing 21kg

So there is nothing bad with ur lil one being so small she will put on the weight it just may take a few months but as she gradually increases the amount of formular she has she will start putting the weight on just be patient lol... :)

Bhav - posted on 12/08/2011

Enya only weighed 5 '4 pounds wen born, she weighs 2stones at 4 yrs she very small like her mother!

Kristy - posted on 12/07/2011

Jessica i am sorry to hear that bub is sick but i do hope that now you and her get the help needed and she thrives. I wish you all the best and i hope this is diagnosed and things improve soon. Good luck and keep us posted.

Jessica - posted on 12/06/2011

hey all, ended up being put in hosp with her, as we took her for a weigh in, like suggested and she'd lost almost 2 kgs :( they have said she has a growth disorder and more testing is being done, to find out if its some technical syndrome :/ but thanks so much for helping :)

Samsam - posted on 12/05/2011

It fine don't panick .This is wt I did .I both breast feeded him and gave him formula every two hours for the first three/four months .and he gained so much . Also make sure you increse your quantity of the formula by time . and good luck .

Shaleena - posted on 12/05/2011

Hi Jessica.
Congrats on the birth of your bubba. Personally I wouldn't be too concerned. My eldest was born at 38 weeks 1 day weighing 6pound 3 ounces and wore 5 zeros for 8 weeks. My second son was born preemie at 35 weeks and was 5 pound 5 ounces and he wore 5 zeros for 10 weeks. My daughter was born at 40 weeks 5 days weighing 7 pound 1 ounce and wore 5 zeros for 4 weeks. As long as the health care nurse is happy with her slow but steady weight gain it's ok. 6 to 8 wet nappies a day is also something to look at too. As for feeding bubs knows exactly how much bubs needs and when she needs it. I really wouldn't be listening to anyone else's opinions. Use you gut instinct and bubs will work with you. It's still early days don't be too worried about clothing size etc just enjoy it and keep it in the back of your mind... Hope that helps darl....

Kristy - posted on 12/05/2011

Get your baby measured and weighed by the doctor, pediatrician, child health nurse or midwife. Whoever you see to see if bub is doing okay. If bub throws up when feeding then have you tried stopping and burping her every 25 mils or so to see if it is gas that is making her throw up. If it is reflux then go and see thew doctor and speak to them. Keep feeding bub even if she throws up, don't stop feeding her just in case. Good luck.

Renee - posted on 12/04/2011

My daughter is 4 months and is still only 4kg, can't force them to do anything,as long as keep putting on weight and not loosing it

Shareena - posted on 12/04/2011

Go breastfeeding..direct feeding if u can..!ur milk contain lots of fat and antibody for ur baby to grow :) dont worry to much..i have a small girl too..she's almost 4 weighing about 11kg and she's healty..just skinny

Tasha - posted on 12/04/2011

WOW, I'm confused lol. Anyway all babies grow ifferently and as long as she is healthy & meeting her milestones I wouldnt be to concerned. My girls are both VERY small. My oldest is 4 1/2 and still wears clothes ment for her 2 yr old sister. If she is spiting up and you are bottle feeding then try a formula that is softer on the tummy. My oldest couldnt handle Simalac and had to be on Enfamil because the powder was finer and not as cakie. Trust your Mommy gut you are her only voice so if you feel something is truely wrong talk to her dr and tell them how you feel! Good luck!

Laetitia - posted on 12/04/2011

Post a reply!My Dec was the same she just got in a 1 at almost 19 months old she just petite but healthy

Jessica - posted on 12/04/2011

yes shes only gained 10 the first time ( after midwife visits) and 29 the next.. my mother inlaw says im not feeding her enough, but she spits it up if she drinks too much

Jodi - posted on 12/04/2011

It's only been 3 weeks. I'll be honest, my daughter only gained VERY small amounts in her first 6 weeks. She was just a tiny baby. 190 grams is heaps. It is normal in the first week for them to lost weight, and then it takes time for them to gain it back. As long as she is gaining weight, she is fine. Are you getting her weighed at the doctor or the local health centre?

Jessica - posted on 12/04/2011

yes she wasnt gaining any for a week, then went up 190 grams, but unlike other babies i see, shes not growing like they all seem too,

Jodi - posted on 12/04/2011

Jessica, have you had her weighed and measured since she was born? It's a much more accurate way to determine if she is gaining weight or not.

Jessica - posted on 12/04/2011

she does still have her bottles, small amounts but on a regular basis, thanks for the advice, i was very worried

Kimberly - posted on 12/04/2011

In australia we have sizing which goes from size 00000 to 0 for babies so it works out 00000 is premmie 0000 is newborn 000 is 0-3 months 00 is 3-6 months 0 is 6-9/12 months then from 12 months its size 1 for 1yr ols size 2 for 2yr old etc. So when you child is 2 they should be is size 2 my daughter is just really little

Medic - posted on 12/04/2011

what size is 0?

Kimberly - posted on 12/04/2011

As long as she is having 8 wet nappies a day and is taking her bottles she will be doing ok. She was born small so it could be a while before she moves to the next size. If it makes you feel any better my daughter is two and still wears some 0 clothes, some kids are just built little!!! If you are concerned go to child health nurse and have her weighed its free and they can answer any questions you have

Medic - posted on 12/03/2011

Ok so that makes her about 7.25 pounds...which isn't bad either depending on her birth weight.

Jessica - posted on 12/03/2011

no shes only 3.3kg. i ment 00000 ( 5 0's) as in the clothing

Medic - posted on 12/03/2011

I asume you are talking about kilo's when you say 5's which means she weighs atleast 11 pounds which is not under weight for a 3 week old.

Jessica - posted on 12/03/2011

shes bottle and cloths 00000

Gail-ann - posted on 12/03/2011

What is ' 5 0's and is yur baby being breast or bottle fed?