How much should a child weigh at this age
At 4 months of age, the baby is still completelyis breastfed. It is too early to feed him or give him water. The child's weight should be related not only to his age, but also to his body length.
How much does a child weigh at 4 months, you candetermine at home or in a clinicPhoto: Getty Body mass index is the ratio of weight and height. This parameter is calculated using a complex formula, which also takes into account the child's age. Its main principle is that the higher the height, the greater the weight. An important parameter for a baby is weight gain, how quickly the child gains weight. Body parameters by age are in special tables. There are data from Russian pediatricians and WHO parameters. They are slightly different. There are differences in weight and height in babies of different sexes.
How much do boys weigh?
If we take Russian parameters, then the weightThe weight of a 4-month-old baby will be from 5.5 kg to 7.6 kg with a height of 58.7 cm to 64.5 cm. According to WHO, their weight can be from 5.6 kg to 8.7 kg with a height of 59.7 cm to 68.0 cm. Weight gain from 3 to 4 months is from 560 g to 730 g, later - 120 g per week.
How much do girls weigh?
Russian standards put forward the following normsfor babies - weight from 5.4 kg to 7.0 kg with a height of 58.4 cm to 64.0 cm. In turn, WHO offers the following figures: from 5.0 kg to 8.2 kg with a height of 57.8 cm to 66.4 cm. Weight gain from 490 g to 710 g - from 3 to 4 months, and later each week can bring 115 g.
What to do if the weight of the baby is not normal
A 4 month old baby should be fed 6 times a dayday, giving 120 ml of milk. If there are significant deviations from the norm with proper feeding, it is necessary to consult a doctor. Only a pediatrician can assess how correctly the child is developing at this weight. The doctor can also give recommendations on feeding. The reasons for underweight can be hereditary factors, diseases, environmental problems or poor care. If the baby has some weight deficit, you do not need to pounce on him, "cramming" the missing norm. You should not "put" the child on a strict diet in case of "excessive" weight. It is necessary to change the feeding conditions carefully, without adding stress to the baby. Weight at 4 months corresponds to the norm for 94% of babies. If your child's indicators are greatly overestimated or underestimated, you need to consult a doctor.
