Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Asked 5 months ago

How much weight loss is normal for newborn?

My sister just had her baby, and the doctor said the newborn lost a little weight. Is that normal? How much weight loss is typically expected for a newborn in the first few days?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Hello! It's very common for newborns to lose some weight in the first few days after birth. Usually, it's around 5-10% of their birth weight. They regain it within 10-14 days. Don't worry too much, but always keep an eye and follow up with your pediatrician for regular check-ups.

Rahul Singh Rahul Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Haha, newborns are like little bundles of joy, and sometimes, little bundles of mystery too! My little one also lost some weight initially, I thought he was trying to cut down on carbs already! But seriously, it's normal. Just make sure the feeding is good and the doc says all is well.

Anjali Rao Anjali Rao Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Dekho, new born baby ka weight loss is normal in the first week. It can be up to 10%. Zaroori hai ke woh theek se feed kar rahe hain aur pee kar rahe hain. Agar zyada lag raha hai toh pediatrician se baat karo. Basic checkup karte raho bas.

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Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

From my experience, newborns typically lose up to 7-10% of their birth weight. This is generally due to fluid loss and establishing feeding. The key is consistent feeding and monitoring weight gain in subsequent appointments. Always consult your pediatrician for personalized advice and to ensure everything is on track.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Been there, done that! My son lost almost 8% of his weight in the first three days. The doctor told us it's because they're getting rid of extra water from the womb and learning to feed. Just keep offering feeds frequently, every 2-3 hours, and check for wet diapers. They will catch up!

Samira Khan Samira Khan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I can only share what happened with my baby, not medical advice haan. My little one also lost a bit of weight after birth, I think it was around half a kilo. I was so worried, but the doctors said it was fine and he started gaining it back in a week or so. Every baby is different though.

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Arjun Reddy Arjun Reddy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, don't rely too much on what people say online for something as crucial as a newborn's health. While some initial weight loss is common, the exact percentage can vary. Please, please confirm with your child's pediatrician. They are the only ones who can give you accurate advice for your baby.

Karan Joshi Karan Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yaar, this is totally normal, happens with almost all babies. My nephew also lost around 7% weight in the first few days, actually it's just them getting rid of extra fluids and adjusting. The main thing is they start gaining it back soon, like in two weeks. Don't stress too much.

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