When entering the second month of life, the infant's weight growth will increase significantly compared to the previous month. So how much does a 2-month-old baby weigh?
Child development 2 months
When entering the second month, mothers will be surprised to see that the child's growth rate will increase faster than the previous month. You may find your baby grows "seeing" both its weight and height.
Your baby seems to be growing and gaining weight very quickly in this second month, on average about 150-200 grams / week. Don't worry if your baby gains a lot of weight this week and less next week. Weight reflects only part of your growth. The comfort and appearance of the baby are just as important as the indicators of the baby's weight and height. You should look at your baby's weight and development over a few weeks in a row, not just monitoring each week separately.
At this stage, the baby can increase about 600g per month, corresponding to 125g per week. However, if the nutritional infant gains little or no weight gain, it depends on the care, especially the nutrition of breast milk. If the mother has a poor diet or the baby is not feeding enough enough, the baby will lose weight, be thin and fussy. This can also be the cause of jaundice, cardiomyopathy in children.
The 2-month-old baby is also the time when your child's eyesight is more developed, he can follow you. Each time, look and smile back at your baby.
How much is 2 month old baby?
According to the height and weight table for Vietnamese children, if the weight of a 2-month-old infant falls between 4.3-6kg (male) and 4-5.4kg (female), it is considered normal.
Corresponding body length (height) is 54-59cm (female) and 55-60cm (male).
In this second month, on average, babies will increase about 0.9-1kg and 2.5-3.8cm longer than last month.
If your baby has a lower index of weight and height, they are considered underweight, at risk of malnutrition. If higher, the risk of obesity.
In addition to considering how much a 2-month-old child weighs, mothers should also monitor their child's weight development in the following months.
Nutrition helps children 2 months old to develop quickly
From one month to 2 months of age: Your baby maintains 90ml-150ml of milk per meal, 6-8 meals per day.
From 3 months to 6 months: Baby can eat about 120ml - 210ml of milk each meal; 5-6 meals per day.
In addition to the right nutrition, at the age of less than 1 year, the baby's sleep is also very important because adequate and quality sleep will help the baby grow better.
Some frequently asked questions in children 2 months old
How much milk does a 2-month-old infant drink per day?
Breast milk is the most valuable source of nutrients, on average, each 2-month-old baby has a need for about 120-180 ml of milk, equivalent to about 5 times a day. For formula-fed babies, you can prepare your baby for the amount of milk that the manufacturer instructs on the package. However, for children 2 months old, nutritionists recommend that children should not eat more than 150 ml per day.
What causes diarrhea in 2-month-old babies?
The cause may be due to the immature digestive system, so it is easy to be sensitive and allergic to formula milk. Or it could be due to an intestinal infection.
How many hours a day does a 2-month-old infant sleep?
2-month-old babies will sleep about 13-17 hours per day. Each nap 1-2 hours during the day and 3-5 hours at night. However, this will vary between babies. In addition, the sleep of this early stage baby is quite erratic. So moms may feel tired with baby care due to not getting enough sleep.
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