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Can a 4 month old be overweight?

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A few babies and toddlers are overweight. For these children, advice from the baby's doctor can be useful. Never withhold food from a baby in an attempt to cause weight loss. To grow and develop as they should, babies need proper nutrition, including fat, in their diet.


Also know, can a 4 month old baby be overweight?

A few babies and toddlers are overweight. For these children, advice from the baby's doctor can be useful. Never withhold food from a baby in an attempt to cause weight loss. To grow and develop as they should, babies need proper nutrition, including fat, in their diet.

what is the ideal weight of 4 months baby? Chart of average weights
Age 50th percentile weight for male babies 50th percentile weight for female babies
2.5 months 12.6 lbs. (5.7 kg) 11.5 lbs. (5.2 kg)
3.5 months 14.1 lbs. (6.4 kg) 13 lbs. (5.9 kg)
4.5 months 15.4 lbs. (7.0 kg) 14.1 lbs. (6.4 kg)
5.5 months 16.8 lbs. (7.6 kg) 15.4 lbs. (7.0 kg)

Also know, can a baby be overweight?

Remember, babies need a diet high in fat to support growth during infancy. While a large baby may not become an overweight child, a child who is obese often remains obese as an adult. To keep your baby at a healthy weight: Monitor your weight gain during pregnancy.

How often should a 4 month old pee?

Infants urinate as often as every 1 to 3 hours or as infrequently as every 4 to 6 hours.

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