Weigh the baby at home. Ordinary weight scales do not adequately measure infant’s weight in detail. So, buy baby’s special scales. Record the results of infant weight measurement so you can discuss it with your pediatrician if necessary.
Weigh the baby’s weight regularly to get an idea of the increase and the change. Avoid weighing babies every day or weighing them several times a day unless it is recommended by doctors for health reasons because weight changes naturally.
- Place a growth chart near the scales so you can monitor the baby’s percentile number.
- Place a growth chart near the scales so you can monitor the baby’s percentile number.
- Remember that the more important is consistent baby growth compared to the percentile.
- Watch for enough baby signs of fluids and nutrients. If your baby does not get enough food, you may notice a change in his physique. If the baby looks healthy, his weight may not be problematic.
- Babies should have soft stools removed several times a day for several weeks after birth. After that, most babies will defecate at least every few days.
- Baby’s urine color should be clear or bright yellow and odorless.
- The skin color should look healthy.
- You should replace a wet baby diaper 6-8 times a day.
- Observe the baby development milestone.
Weight loss is one of the factors that affect your baby’s health, but is not the only one. There are a variety of factors that affect weight, so monitoring baby growth milestones can be a better way to ensure your baby grows healthy.
Search support for troubleshooting breastfeeding. The baby may not get the nutrients it needs if it cannot stick properly to the breast while feeding. This problem can usually be resolved with little support, so seek help from your doctor or lactation counselor should you have the following problems:
- The baby sucks his cheek inside and makes a loud sound when feeding.
- The baby appears uneasy after nursing.
- Babies seem hard to swallow.
- Your breast volume does not decrease after breastfeeding.
- Your nipples are sore or oddly shaped.
Beware of poor feeding. If the baby does not feel appetite and / or continues to lose weight, immediately make an appointment with a pediatrician. There are many congenital medical conditions as well as infections that can cause poor feeding, so you should check it as soon as possible.
Be sure to convey all other symptoms to your doctor, including vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, or choking.
If the baby is usually difficult to eat, generally this is not to worry about. Poor feeding means the baby is not appetizing to all foods, not just certain foods.
Beware of signs of dehydration. If the baby is dehydrated, this means less breast milk or formula intake. You must address it immediately. Common symptoms of dehydration include:
- Reduced number of wet diapers.
- The urine color is darker than normal.
- Jaundice (yellow skin).
- Baby activity is reduced or more easily drowsy.
- Dry mouth.
Talk about sudden changes with your doctor. Fluctuations in infant weight are normal. However, if there is a drastic change, you should consult a doctor. For example, if your baby’s weight has grown consistently, but suddenly decreases, you may need to see a doctor. This may not be a problem, but may also require medical treatment.
Tips
Contact a medical professional to consult about changes in infant weight, diet, activity level, or other important signs you should do. Your observation as a parent is the best step in ensuring a healthy baby’s weight.
Reminder
Infants that appear weak, weak, difficult to swallow or move, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, looking thin or not eating are signs of serious health problems. In this case, seek a physician’s guidance on breastfeeding and infant weight-raising strategies, and check the baby for any eating disorders, infections, congenital diseases, and structural malformations of the mouth, throat, or gastrointestinal tract.