Has your BF Baby been Regularly Weighed?

[sunnylove]

I'm kind of concerned because I'm now exclusively breastfeeding my son as of 2 weeks ago. At his first weight check he weighed 10lbs 11ozs, and exactly one week later he only weighed 10lbs 14ozs.

My milk produces about 25-26 calories, and he takes in a good amount. I don't understand why he's not gaining a whole lot? Anyone have any advice? Should I not be so concerned?

 

[DianaB]

Was it the same scale? We had one week we though LO hadn't gained any weight but when she was weighed on the same scale again she had gained 4 oz which I was told was fine.

 

[summer rain]

In the UK it's advised not to weigh any more often than once a month as BF babies do gain in fits and starts. Xx

 

[misspriss]

My baby was weighed at each feed in the hospital, but really only at his checkups since. At 1 week post hospital, 3 weeks, 2 months, 4 months...you get the idea. They weigh them quite often in the hospital though.

 

[bumpy89]

I never had either of my boys weighed after the 6 week check with the HV. I would have if I was concerned at all but they were satisfied after feeding and weeing and pooing regularly so I never saw the need.

 

[Dream.dream]

I had to weigh weekly until last week but only because my baby wa a preemie and came home at 4 lb 13oz . Once he was gaining regularly ( a pound a week) we didn't bother

 

[_Lexi_]

I take Jessica every 2 weeks. I'm not concerned about her weight, just like to know. There was one fortnight where she gained 0.5oz. The next time I took her it was +7oz. x