This Information on the Ideal Baby Weight in the First Year

Knowing your baby's ideal weight can be a benchmark of how healthy the baby's condition is. It is therefore important to measure your baby's weight development. Each baby is born with a different weight, but the ideal weight for a newborn is around 2.5 kg - 4 kg.

Know Baby's Weight Growth

The baby's weight gain will continue to occur with age. To monitor normal baby growth, babies need to be weighed routinely and mothers need to have a Maternal and Child Health book which can be obtained at the Puskesmas. For more details, here is the benchmark ideal baby weight that must be known:

Infants 1- 3 months

In the early months after birth, the baby's growth will experience rapid development. Weight gain and body length will continue to occur in infants. When the baby is 3 months old, ideally the weight of the baby boy will range from 5.8 kg - 7 kg with a length of 60 cm - 63 cm. Whereas in women, ideal body weight ranges from 5.4 kg - 6.5 kg with a body length of 58 cm - 62 cm. The weight gain and height at this age are influenced by various things, such as:
  • The amount of nutrition received

  • At the age of 3 months, babies still get nutrition from breast milk or formula milk. At this age, at least the baby needs breast milk intake 8 times a day with a duration of breastfeeding for 10 minutes or until the baby feels full. In babies who are given formula milk, the intensity of breastfeeding will generally be less, which is only as much as 6 times a day. In one breastfeed, give a dose of milk as much as 180 ml - 200 ml.
  • Bowel habits

  • In addition to nutritional intake, bowel habits (BAB) in infants also contribute to the baby's weight gain. Normally, babies will defecate 1-2 times a day. Still fairly reasonable if the baby does not defecate for 1-2 days as long as the texture of normal baby's stool. The stool texture of babies who consume breast milk with babies who consume formula milk will be different. Stools for babies who consume breast milk tend to be softer than babies who consume formula milk.

Infants 4-6 months

Growth and development of infants at the age of 4-6 months is quite rapid. At the age of 6 months, usually a baby's weight will reach 2 times the initial birth weight. The ideal weight for a baby boy at this age ranges from 7.8 kg to 8.5 kg, with a body length of about 66 cm - 70 cm. While in baby girls, ideal body weight ranges from 6.8 kg - 8 kg, with a body length of 63.5 cm - 67 cm. Baby's weight at this age is influenced by:
  • Nutrition intake

  • At the age of 6 months, the ideal baby's weight can be achieved if the baby gets enough nutrition. In infants who drink breast milk, it is recommended to be given breast milk every 3 or 4 hours until the baby is full. If you give milk in a bottle, give as much as 6 times a day with a dose of about 125 ml. While in infants who are given formula milk, give milk at least 6 times a day with a dose of about 180 ml to 250 ml in each administration.
  • MPASI intake

  • Generally, babies aged 6 months can already be given complementary foods (MPASI). If the baby has begun to be given MPASI, introduce slowly with small portions. If you are familiar, then give MPASI 3 times a day, with a dose of 28 grams - 85 grams at every meal. The foods that can be given to babies include baby cereals, bananas, avocados, and sweet potatoes.
  • Bowel movements

  • The intensity of bowel movements in infants aged 6 months is fairly similar to the previous age. However, there will be changes in the color and softness of the stool. Feces will be brownish, denser and smelly.

Infants 7- 12 months

At the age of 12 months, the baby's weight will increase up to 3 times the birth weight. In baby boys, weight can reach 9 kg - 10, 3 kg, with a height of 74 cm - 77 cm. While for baby girls, ideal body weight is in the range of 8.2 kg - 9.7 kg, with a height of 72 cm - 76 cm. Weight gain and infant development at this age are influenced by:
  • Milk needs

  • At the age of 12 months, children can be introduced to whole milk or cow's milk in addition to breast milk. In babies who consume formula milk, giving pure milk or cow's milk can also be given alternately. Give the baby milk 2-3 times a day with a dose of about 230 ml.
  • Complementary food

  • Babies of this age can already be spelled out consuming various types of food. But still pay attention to the nutritional content of the food and also the texture of the food consumed to avoid choking. In providing solid food, it is advisable to give it 3 times a day and also give healthy snacks 3 times a day.
  • Bowel movements

  • After being given a variety of complementary foods, the baby's stool will continue to change and is no longer soft as the previous age. Therefore, you need to pay attention to your child's bowel habits. If the baby is difficult to defecate, the baby may be constipated. Give fibrous food to overcome them.
The ideal weight of the baby above can be a benchmark. However, height and head circumference of the baby are also important to be examined as an indicator of baby's health and growth. Indeed the growth and development of each child is unique and different, but if your child's weight is less or more than the ideal benchmark range, you should consult a doctor. The doctor will give advice related to diet and nutrition improvements that can be done to achieve the ideal baby's weight.

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