Contents:
- Medical Video: Baby and Toddler Milestones, Dr. Lisa Shulman
- How to find out your baby's normal length and weight
- How long should the baby's age and weight be 0 to 12 months?
- The importance of fulfilling nutritional intake in your child's first year
Medical Video: Baby and Toddler Milestones, Dr. Lisa Shulman
As a parent, you need to know the baby's normal length and weight standards as a reference whether the baby has followed the "path" of good development or not. The reason is, if the baby's weight is less or even excessive does not match the stages of development, this can indicate a problem. So, what is the length and weight of the baby at the age of the first year of birth?
How to find out your baby's normal length and weight
To find out how long and heavy the baby is, you can do it yourself at home using a baby scale and meter to measure the length and weight.
The next step is to compare the results of the numbers listed on the tool with a graph of the growth of the length and weight of a normal baby based on the age of the child. This growth chart is a standard set by the World Health Organization (WHO), which is also used as a reference for doctors in Indonesia.
But it is important to note, each child basically has a different personal growth chart. Some children may experience faster growth than other children. There are also some children whose development progress is a little slower, but have a normal length and weight according to the growth chart.
Also, be aware, the graph of long growth between boys and girls is different. Generally, a baby's body weight will be heavier and his body is higher than that of a girl. Their pattern of growth will also be different.
How long should the baby's age and weight be 0 to 12 months?
The following is a table of the length and weight of a baby based on age quoted from the Babycenter page.
Table of normal baby's length and weight development
Table of development of normal baby's length and weight
The table above is the measurement range between the 3rd and 97th percentiles of WHO growth standards for baby girls and boys.
Well, you can compare the results of measuring your body weight, height, and head circumference in accordance with these international standards. If the results are still within the range according to age, then the growth of your child is included in the normal category. However, uto ensure the growth of your child is really in good condition, it's a good idea to always consult your pediatrician regularly or take part in the posyandu activities that are usually done at the nearest health center.
The importance of fulfilling nutritional intake in your child's first year
For your baby's growth and development to work well, you must always meet his nutritional needs. Give exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months. Exclusive breastfeeding is indeed the choice of every mother. However, exclusive breastfeeding since the baby is born until at least 6 months afterwards is an important action for the baby's growth and development.
Well, after a baby is 6 months old, the baby's nutritional needs will continue to grow and breast milk alone is not enough to meet the nutritional needs of the baby. To meet the nutritional needs of a growing baby, you can provide solids. Generally babies are given MPASI when they enter 6 months. At this age babies have a stronger immune system and digestive system, so the introduction of new foods at this age can reduce a baby's risk of allergies or infections from food.
Don't forget to make sure your child eats complementary foods that contain balanced nutrition including carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats. Do not forget, also complete the provision of vaccines and vitamins for your child to prevent various diseases in the future.
