The weight of the baby is one of the problems that usually worries parents the most. An excess of weight or a lack of it is something to consider, since in many cases there may be some pathology behind this problem.
It is very important to take the baby for continuous check-ups to control the weight and make sure that everything is perfect. Over time, the weight shouldn't be so worrisome and follow a series of healthy habits to avoid problems.
What should the ideal weight of children according to their age
There is no exact figure when it comes to children's weight. There are many factors that cause weight to vary, such as the child's sex or age. Pediatricians use the famous percentiles to check at all times that the baby is at its ideal weight.
Thanks to such graphs it can be seen that a baby has gained weight in an adequate way or in the opposite case, he is too underweight despite his age. This is key when it comes to ruling out possible pathologies or diseases.
Weight in the first months of life
It is normal for newborns to lose some weight when nacer y they are recovering it with the passing of the days. During the first month and a half the baby should gain about 20 grams a day. From the second month on, the baby will already be able to gain about 200 grams a week more or less. It is important that you know that babies who are fed artificial milk gain weight in a much easier way than those who do it from the mother's breast milk.
It is quite common for mothers who breastfeed with their child, worry regularly about whether the baby eats and is fed enough. For this, there are a series of aspects that must be taken into account in relation to the good diet of the child. The normal thing is that during the first month, the baby takes about 10 feedings a day, several stools a day and remains calm after each feeding. It is also important to check that the chest empties at the end of each feeding.
Weight from 4 months of age
After the fourth month, it is normal for the baby to start to gain more weight. Upon reaching the sixth month and until reaching the first year, the weight rhythm slows down and it is normal for them to gain about 50 grams a week. From the age of two, babies usually quadruple their weight at birth, so it is another stage of life in which they must gain a lot of weight.
How much should a child eat
In the case of infants under 6 months, feeding should always be on demand, either artificial milk or on demand. Babies eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full.
Starting at 6 months of age, the baby you can now incorporate complementary feeding into your diet. However milk must remain the main food. Over time, parents should increase the amount of other products such as vegetables, fish or fruit.
At the age of one year, the baby should be able to eat everything. Milk is no longer so important in your diet and half a liter of milk a day is enough. Essential nutrients can be obtained from foods other than milk. Experts on the subject advise that half of the plate be made of vegetables and fruit, a quarter of protein and the other of cereals.
Remember therefore, that under no circumstances should a child be forced to eat. The little one knows at all times what he needs to feel satiated.