Big baby?

sv98 · 2022-07-17T08:53:59+00:00

6.5 mo was born 9lb 3oz and has grew quite rapidly! he is a bit bigger for his age around 20/21lb he’s a cute little chunk hes very long too! Like even a doctor said ‘tall’ for his age I don’t feel too bad but we seen DH’s family (haven’t seen them for a few months) and people kept saying how big he is etc and I get this would be the case even if he was smaller and they hadn’t seen him in a while but I just worried will people think I’m over feeding him? I never do if he’s full we don’t feed him anymore he’s just grown very fast x

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serafinarose · 17/07/2022 10:16

Ds was the same birthweight. Still massive at 7 months. Everyone comments on how big he is and it's never occurred to me they might think that. I'm think big babies just tend to stay big.

Met a woman when out walking the other day who had an 18 month old and there wasn't much size difference. He is in 12-18 month clothing. We skipped 9-12 months completely. He's always had consistent growth though so I've never worried about it. He is tall like yours.

People seem really positive about it I don't think they think it's over feeding or anything. Also big babies are generally hungrier babies anyway. I wouldn't worry.

AfterGlow87 · 17/07/2022 11:52

My baby was born at 32 weeks and was only 1.8kgs at birth - now at 16 months he’s nearly 12 kgs! Very tall and was/still is a great eater. My husband is tall so no doubt he will be too. The hospital are delighted that he’s come on so well - I get the ‘big baby’ comments too but I’m happy he’s so healthy. Don’t worry OP, all babies are different shapes and sizes so ignore the comments and enjoy your baby :)

Veetavix · 17/07/2022 12:05

Please just ignore it all. I used to get terribly upset about all the ‘chunky’, ‘beefy’, ‘little bruiser’ comments. These days, ds is a long and lean five year old. His sister was 10lbs at birth, but I just kept away from the kind of people that seek to describe the weight of your baby to you … it’s a dated way to talk about bodies and it doesn’t make anyone healthier.

SamanthaVimes · 17/07/2022 12:18

DD was born at just under 7lbs and was 20/21lbs at 6 months. EBF with no bottles so only what she decided she wanted herself.

She’s now a fairly petite 2yo. Once she started crawling and walking (about 7m & 10m) she really slimmed out. Kept getting taller but not really much heavier, she’s very in proportion now. Looking back at photos she looked like a little sumo wrestler back then!

I preferred her being on the slightly larger side as an infant as when she had colds etc and went right off her food I was slightly less worried than if she’d been a little dot IYSWIM.

Just ignore the comments, there’s no way to tell if he’ll be big or small in a year or twos time.

SzechuanSally · 17/07/2022 20:46

Mine was 10lb2 at birth, is still 95th percentile for height and weight and is as big as children about a year older than him. He looks quite lean however but even if he didn't I couldn't care less what other people think as long as he is healthy!

shivawn · 17/07/2022 20:54

My baby is big and tall too, born on 91st percentile but quickly went to 98th percentile for both weight and height and has stayed there since. He's 9 months old but bigger than the 14-15 month olds in our baby group. People often comment that he's big but it doesn't offend or worry me at all, I mean it's just stating the obvious really!

Namechange192727171 · 17/07/2022 21:02

Mine was like this!
She really leaned out as a toddler though
She's now a slim teenager l.

Don't worry!

ohyeahiwaittablestoo · 17/07/2022 21:17

I get a lot of comments about my two. DD is 2y10m and weighs just under 11kg. DS is 15m and weighs just over 11kg 😂 both wear the same size clothes 18-24, but she's a few cm taller with much longer legs.

They just have completely different builds, she's a dainty little fairy and he's a sturdy wee chunk. I'd say I probably get more comments cos people either think they're twins or a super small age gap and it's more a surprise than that they necessarily think he's too big or she's too small. I'm as surprised as anyone else that I produced two such different kids, especially since DH and I are both fairly petite.

I would worry too much. With babies there's not an awful lot to comment on. With DD I used to feel really weird in the park when people would tell me how gorgeous she was. I mean she is (obv) but it just seemed strange to comment on her looks first if that makes sense? Like should I reply oh your kid is cute too? Seem to have had less of that recently actually! People are probably just making conversation. And old people love a good eater too so they'll be pleased to see a chunky baby.

miltonj · 17/07/2022 21:27

ohyeahiwaittablestoo · 17/07/2022 21:17

I get a lot of comments about my two. DD is 2y10m and weighs just under 11kg. DS is 15m and weighs just over 11kg 😂 both wear the same size clothes 18-24, but she's a few cm taller with much longer legs.

They just have completely different builds, she's a dainty little fairy and he's a sturdy wee chunk. I'd say I probably get more comments cos people either think they're twins or a super small age gap and it's more a surprise than that they necessarily think he's too big or she's too small. I'm as surprised as anyone else that I produced two such different kids, especially since DH and I are both fairly petite.

I would worry too much. With babies there's not an awful lot to comment on. With DD I used to feel really weird in the park when people would tell me how gorgeous she was. I mean she is (obv) but it just seemed strange to comment on her looks first if that makes sense? Like should I reply oh your kid is cute too? Seem to have had less of that recently actually! People are probably just making conversation. And old people love a good eater too so they'll be pleased to see a chunky baby.

That is so handy clothes wise!!

ohyeahiwaittablestoo · 18/07/2022 08:48

@miltonj hahah except no hand me downs anymore!

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