What would make happen my 5 month old-fashioned to drop from the 50th percentile to the 25th percentile?
He has been on the 50th percentile since a bit after he was born (he be big when he was born but has evened out). Went to the doctors today and she said he dropped to the 25th percentile and to try to get him to get through more. He east 42-48oz of formula a day (including 2 night feedings). He refuses to devour more than that; what should I do?
Thanks for any advise, opinions, and experience.
If your doctor is concerned about something so seemingly insignificant, there is one of two reasons: 1. your doctor believes here is an underlying medical condition contributing to his not gaining the "expected" amount of weight, or 2. (and seems close to the most likely here unless he explained something else to you re #1) Your doctor doesn't know how to interpret his own charts and you may want to look for a new one.
You didn't say how much he weigh, but typically babies should be eating 2.5 oz per pound. You say that he evened out since he was born. If it have been a gradual decline from birth until now, I personally wouldn't be overly concerned - but I am not a medical professional.
Any evidence (diaper-wise) that he may not be digesting adjectives that he has been eating? So if he is consuming and excreting customarily, and doesn't exhibit any other signs that indicate "failure to thrive" - his body just may be adjusting to where on earth he should be.
I am of the personal opinion that our American culture tends to over-feed our children. Studies have shown that over-feeding cause children to lose the satiation sensation (knowing when their tummies are full) - especially bottle-fed babies, when we try to get them to finish up those last few ounces. This is now coming to table lamp as a contributing factor with childhood obesity. If your baby is unfolding you he is full - listen to him!
Good luck to you and little one!
Answers: Holy cow 42-48 oz is a lot! You said he's evened out? I am sure that he is fine and able-bodied. Those charts are ridiculous and I never paid attention to them. His growth has slowed down which is completely normal and he should enjoy another spurt shortly. I am not a doctor but you should go with your instinct. Plus he will be starting solids soon I assume.
Change his formula for hungry baby formula. Don't start trying to supply him lots of solids...especially not IN the bottle...but you could try him with a very little baby porrige..the sort specially formulated for babies..one spoon to initiate with and see what he thinks.
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Thanks for any advise, opinions, and experience.
If your doctor is concerned about something so seemingly insignificant, there is one of two reasons: 1. your doctor believes here is an underlying medical condition contributing to his not gaining the "expected" amount of weight, or 2. (and seems close to the most likely here unless he explained something else to you re #1) Your doctor doesn't know how to interpret his own charts and you may want to look for a new one.
You didn't say how much he weigh, but typically babies should be eating 2.5 oz per pound. You say that he evened out since he was born. If it have been a gradual decline from birth until now, I personally wouldn't be overly concerned - but I am not a medical professional.
Any evidence (diaper-wise) that he may not be digesting adjectives that he has been eating? So if he is consuming and excreting customarily, and doesn't exhibit any other signs that indicate "failure to thrive" - his body just may be adjusting to where on earth he should be.
I am of the personal opinion that our American culture tends to over-feed our children. Studies have shown that over-feeding cause children to lose the satiation sensation (knowing when their tummies are full) - especially bottle-fed babies, when we try to get them to finish up those last few ounces. This is now coming to table lamp as a contributing factor with childhood obesity. If your baby is unfolding you he is full - listen to him!
Good luck to you and little one!
Answers: Holy cow 42-48 oz is a lot! You said he's evened out? I am sure that he is fine and able-bodied. Those charts are ridiculous and I never paid attention to them. His growth has slowed down which is completely normal and he should enjoy another spurt shortly. I am not a doctor but you should go with your instinct. Plus he will be starting solids soon I assume.
Change his formula for hungry baby formula. Don't start trying to supply him lots of solids...especially not IN the bottle...but you could try him with a very little baby porrige..the sort specially formulated for babies..one spoon to initiate with and see what he thinks.
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