1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Weight and Head Circumference. Normal?

Weight and Head Circumference

2021-09-22 05:22:39
My pre term baby now at 6 months weights 5.5kg (birth weight=1.5kg)and current head circumference   43cm.. are these parameters normal? Kindly advice..
495 Views

Answers (3)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
43cm head circumference is quite normal for the 6 month baby. Baby weight also normal. Usually the baby weight should double the birth weight in 5 months and triple by a year. 1.5KG to 5.5KG is very good progress.

Answered2021-09-22 07:59:55

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Hi the baby is catching up weight Please continue with the recommendations

Answered2021-09-22 12:31:39

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

It depends on  Gestation age at birth. Corrected age of your child. Kindly provide the details.
Next Steps
Get consulted for detail discussion.

Answered2021-09-22 06:56:04

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Head Lice - 3 Symptoms and Its Treatment!

Dr.Jagatjit Singh Kohli

‘Head lice’ are insects that feed on the blood of your scalp. This condition usually affects children and is moderately ... Read more

5 Myths About Weight Loss

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

Myths about how you can lose weight can sabotage even the healthiest and nutritious diet plan which you are following. H ... Read more

Weight Loss for People With Hiv

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Weight loss continues to be a difficult problem for people with HIV. Studies have shown that even a small amount of unwa ... Read more

How to Gain Weight Fast and Safely?

Ms.Ashu Gupta

How to gain weight fast and safely?Good health is essential for a person to live a peaceful and happy life. To have good ... Read more

How Much Should You Exercise to Lose Weight?

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Trying to lose weight -Then probably you must be looking for fast results. So, let me save your time. Skip fad diets, ea ... Read more

Is Hypothyroidism Causing Your Weight Gain?

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough of thyroid hormone. In this condition t ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Head circumference

7504 Views
7 month 10days old baby girl 41cm head circumference is it normal? Weight 8kg?? If not what I need to do ...Read More

Head circumference

4638 Views
Hello doctor my baby girl is 5 months old her head circumference is 43.5 cm..weight is 6.1 kg birthweigh ...Read More

Head circumference of baby

4391 Views
My daughter is 8.5 month old her weight is 9kg, height 70cm. Head circumference is 45cm. Is it normal 45c ...Read More

About Head circumference

3677 Views
Hello doctor, My baby boy is 3 and half months old. Today we had been for his vaccination. His weight is ...Read More

Baby head circumference

3292 Views
My baby just completed his 9th month today. His head circumference is 47cm and his weight is 10kg. As per ...Read More

Baby head circumference

89 Views
Hi,doc my baby is 13 months old ( baby boy ) & his head circumference is 48cm height 77.5 cm & c ...Read More

Head ncct of 22 months old

73 Views
My 22 months old baby boy weight 11.8 kg. He is very active and playful baby but doctor suggested a ncct ...Read More

Head circumference 18 months old

154 Views
My son is 18 months old and has a head circumference of 45. Doctor said it's slightly high and can be a ...Read More

6 months Baby not gaining weight

696 Views
My 6-month-old baby was born at 2.45 kg and now weighs 6.9 kg. Over the past 3 weeks, there’s been no wei ...Read More

Head circumference 31.5 born at 37 weeks

154 Views
Baby born at 37.2 weeks weight 2.5 kg with FGR and head circumference is 31.5 and after 30 days HC was 34 ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.