Ritika Das Ritika Das Asked 4 months ago

What is normal weight gain for infants?

My baby is 4 months old now, and I'm always checking his weight. I want to know if he's gaining enough. What's considered normal weight gain for infants?

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Anjali Rao Anjali Rao Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Our elders always say a healthy baby is a chubby baby! But medically, during the first few months, an infant typically gains around 150 to 200 grams per week. After that, it slows down a bit. Please follow your pediatrician's advice, they monitor this closely and will tell you if your baby's growth is good.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about infant weight gain! It's usually pretty rapid in the first few months. Like, they should gain about 150-200 grams a week. But every baby is different, yaar! Your pediatrician will be tracking it closely, so trust them. As long as the baby is active and feeding well, chill!

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Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Infant weight gain, ah, the most important 'eating' phase! 😂 In the first 3-4 months, babies usually gain about 150-200 grams a week. It's like their full-time job! Your pediatrician will plot it on a growth chart, so don't worry about measuring it yourself. Just keep those milk bottles (or nursing sessions) coming!

Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

For something as delicate as an infant's growth, please do not rely on general figures. While typically 150-200 grams per week in the initial months is seen, every baby is unique. Always, always consult with the baby's pediatrician. They are the only ones who can accurately assess if the weight gain is healthy and appropriate for *your* child.

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Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Yo, my cousin just had a baby, and his doctor said in the first few months, infants gain like 150-200 grams a week. But yeah, it's just a general number. If you're concerned about a baby's weight, always ask their pediatrician directly, cuz they know the baby's whole history and stuff.

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