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My baby was born on 13th may, his birth weight was 3900 gms and then he lost approx 200 gm , on the 19 of may his weight was 3700gms. As of today he weighs around 4600gms ( week 6)
Is his weight okay?
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Your baby's weight gain is perfectly normal and healthy. Babies typically gain around 150 to 200 grams per week in the first 3 months, and your baby has gained around 900 grams in the past 5.5 weeks, which is on track.
Everything looks reassuring so far.
Next Steps
Continue breastfeeding on demand and monitor wet diapers (at least 6 per day) and activity levels.
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Weight gain from day 6 to week 6 = 900 g
Average weekly gain = ~163 g/week
Normal Weight Gain Range (0–3 months):
Expected: 150–200 g/week
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Weight loss till 10% is normal in first week of life. Now baby is gaining weight properly nothing to worry.
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It is normal for babies to lose up to 10% of birth weight in the first 5–7 days after birth. This is due to fluid loss and adaptation outside the womb. Most babies regain their birth weight by 10–14 days of life.
After regaining birth weight, babies start gaining steadily:
0–3 months: ~25–30 grams/day
3–6 months: ~20–25 grams/day
Weight doubles by 5 months
Triples by 1 year
Next Steps
Not to worry if Baby is feeding well (8–12 times/day if breastfed), Passing urine ≥6–8 times/day, Appears active and content after feeding, Gaining weight as per trend
Continue exclusive Brest feeding till 6months
Vitamin D3 drops 400IU/ml, 1ml daily up to 1year
Immunise as per schedule
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Red flags:
Not regaining birth weight by 2 weeks
Weight stagnates or falls after initial gain
Baby is sleepy, feeding poorly, or less active
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Dr. Ayushi Jain
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes absolutely!
If baby is taking and accepting feed well.. passing stool and urine regularly. No need to worry
Get vaccination at 6 weeks acc to NIS
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Weight gain is normal .
Next Steps
Continue breast feeding
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Yes normal
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Yes it's okay nothing to worry
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Noureen Sadaf
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Kota
Yes the baby is gaining weight appropriately, weight loss in the initial first week is normal. Continue breastfeeding ad lib.
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