These are the new charts that will either replace or go along side the ones used in the read books eventually. The ones in the red books that the HVs use were designed in the 70's when formula feeding was very popular in comparison to breastfeeding. As a result many health care professionals recognise that breastfed babies don't put on weight at the same rate - cows milk is designed with muscle and bulk in mind and human milk isn't. So hopefully this will help breastfeeding Mom's to see that their babes are doing fine too!
Girls - 0-6months - Weight for age
Girls - 6 m - 2yr - Weight for age
Boys - 0-6months - Weight for age
Boys - 6 m - 2yr - Weight for age
All the other charts are here
Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies
Baby's Age...........Average Weight Gain (1) .................Average Weight Gain (2,3)
0-4 months..........5.5 - 8.5 ounces per week............5 - 7 ounces per week †
4-6 months..........3.25 - 4.5 ounces per week...........4 - 5 ounces per week
6-12 months........1.75 - 2.75 ounces per week..........2 - 4 ounces per week
Saturday, August 8, 2009
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