Joseph Communications uses cookies for personalization, to customize its online advertisements, and for other purposes. Learn more or change your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our service, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies why? You can change cookie preferences. Continued site use signifies consent. Reviewed by: Madhu Desiraju, MD. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. How Big Are Newborns? Other factors include: Size of parents.
Big and tall parents may have larger-than-average newborns; short and petite parents may have smaller-than-average newborns.
Multiple births. If you have twins, triplets, or more, you can count on your babies being a bit small. Multiples have to share their growing space in the uterus, and they're often born early, which leads to small size at birth.
Birth order. First babies are sometimes smaller than brothers or sisters born later. Girls tend to be smaller, boys larger, but the differences are slight at birth. Mom's health during pregnancy. Things that can lead to a lower birth weight include a mother with high blood pressure or heart problems; or one who used cigarettes , alcohol , or illegal drugs during the pregnancy. If the mother has diabetes or is obese, the baby may have a higher birth weight.
Nutrition during pregnancy. Good nutrition is vital for a baby's growth — before and after birth. A poor diet during pregnancy can affect how much a newborn weighs and how the infant grows.
Gaining a lot of weight can make a baby more likely to be born bigger than average. If your baby is born underweight or overweight, they might get more attention to look out for possible problems. A useful guide is that most healthy, full-term newborn babies double their birth weight by four months and triple it by their first birthday. A boy's weight will triple in about 13 months.
A baby girl's weight will triple in about 15 months. However, all babies grow at their own pace. Healthy babies normally lose anything up to a 10th of their birth weight in the first week.
This is because breastfed babies receive only small amounts of colostrum for the first few days. Then mothers begin producing the breastmilk that will help them grow. Read more about breastfeeding and feeding with formula. If your baby seems happy and healthy, you might choose to wait and watch. This shows how your baby is growing between check-ups.
Read about your baby's developmental milestones. Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content. Mixed feeding is when a baby is fed formula as well as breastmilk. Learn about why some women use mixed feeding, how to manage it, and where to get help. One of the common concerns for parents is if their baby is gaining enough weight. What is the normal growth rate for babies?
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