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8 month old DS only put on 2oz in four weeks

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iwouldgoouttonight · 19/04/2007 15:43

Just had DS weighed and he's only put on 2oz in the last month. Before that he's been more or less following the same growth line, putting on a few ounces each week. The weird thing is that compared to friends babies of similar age he looks really fat! Me and DP are both tall and slim but DS isn't very long/tall compared to other babies either.

We were joking about him growing widthways instead of lengthways but now I've started to worry a bit. He eats well but doesn't seem to have got any taller, just wider! His trousers are all too long but too tight around the waist. He doesn't move much - he doesn't roll over or shuffle around and I think it might be because he's so chunky he finds it difficult to move his body around.

Should i be worried or will he stretch out?!

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Mumpbump · 19/04/2007 15:55

I wouldn't worry. Ds plateaued for a month or so before carrying on putting on weight. If he hasn't put much on in the next month, maybe then speak to the HV about it...

docket · 19/04/2007 15:56

I wouldn't worry, I'm sure he will stretch out! I think their growth slows down a lot after the first 4-6 months, he'll probably have a spurt and grow loads at once. If you are still worried in a few weeks you could have a chat with your HV?

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