https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:31:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-weight-gain#post-1496090 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:38:26 +0000 Grace 1496090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: I asked my doctor about how I'd know if she was getting enough and she said the baby would let me know. Ie, be super grumpy. Are there any places where you can weigh the baby? I'm in Canada and our public health offices have scales that we can use. Also, the pediatrician's office will let me use the scale. But hopefully, you'll see that LO has gained tons of weight and it'll put your mind at ease. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-weight-gain#post-1496078 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:15:03 +0000 MrsH 1496078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think NBs are supposed to gain an ounce a day.</p> <p>What did your LO weight at birth? 7lbs 11 ounces (lost over a lb in 24 hours though)</p> <p>What did your LO weight at 1 month? 9lbs 12 ounces</p> <p>Was your LO term or Preemie? 41weeks+</p> <p>How often did they eat? every 2- 3 hours with a couple 4-6 hour blocks.</p> <p>Breastfed or Formula Fed? Both </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-weight-gain#post-1496073 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:11:16 +0000 lady grey 1496073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're concerned your LO isn't getting enough while breastfeeding, you could pump a few times a day and offer that by syringe, spoon, or bottle. Dr. Browns with a preemie nipple is best for breastfeeding babies because the flow is slower and it'll hopefully avoid a bottle preference. You could also try to get baby to nurse every 2 hours during the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-weight-gain#post-1496051 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 13:48:35 +0000 MrsRcCar 1496051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Grace: Just a little because I can't measure what he is getting. They measured every thing at the hospital and I mean everything. This whole not knowing thing is so new to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-weight-gain#post-1496048 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 13:45:25 +0000 Grace 1496048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO was 8 lb 6 oz and 10 lb 4 oz at 1 month. She was breastfed and ate every 1-3 hours. It really varied. Are you worried? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-weight-gain#post-1496042 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 13:40:22 +0000 MrsRcCar 1496042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beyond2: It is so hard for me to just trust that he is getting enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-weight-gain#post-1496036 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 13:38:06 +0000 Beyond2 1496036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't remember what DS weighed when he was 1 month but I agree if he's producing diapers and satisfied after feeding everything is likely working well! It took some time before I was confident that DS was getting enough nursing but he always has. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newborn-weight-gain#post-1496032 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 13:34:07 +0000 MrsRcCar 1496032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Little E has a doctors appointment coming up this week and I am just wondering if we are headed on the right track in terms of weight gain. </p> <p>With his big brother N, I pumped exclusively so I knew how much he was eating at every feed. DH says not to worry because we are having the right amount of diapers a day and he is satisfied at the end of each feeding. </p> <p>What did your LO weight at birth? 6lbs 4 ounces</p> <p>What did your LO weight at 1 month? 7lbs </p> <p>Was your LO term or Preemie? If Preemie how many weeks? Preemie, 35 weeks 4 days</p> <p>How often did they eat? every 3 hours with one 4-5 hour block mostly at night. </p> <p>Breastfed or Formula Fed? Breastfed </p>