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Baby Weight

To track your baby’s weight at home, use these steps for a close estimate:

  1. Completely undress your baby, removing even the diaper.
  2. Hold your baby and step onto the scale. Write down the total weight.
  3. Put your baby down and weigh yourself alone.
  4. Subtract your weight from the combined weight.

This method gives you a rough idea and isn’t as precise as the doctor’s scale. If you have any concerns about their weight gain, it’s important to consult with your baby’s pediatrician. They might ask you to come in for a visit, as using a consistent scale can provide a more accurate reading in pounds and ounces. Proper and regular weighing ensures your baby stays healthy and on track for growth milestones.

Baby Length

Before your little one starts walking, their height is often measured as “length.” This means how long they are from the top of their head to their heel when lying down.

If you want to check your baby’s length at home between doctor visits, you can do it easily.

  1. Lay your baby on a flat, safe surface.
  2. Use a measuring tape and stretch it from their head to heel. Remember, their knees might be a little bent naturally, so having someone help by gently straightening their legs can make it easier to get an accurate measurement.

Make sure you note the length to the nearest tenth of a centimeter or inch. At birth, measurements are usually in centimeters, but pediatricians often use inches for follow-ups. Keep a record of your findings. It might vary a bit from what the doctor measures, and that’s completely normal.

Baby Head Measurement

During the first two years, tracking your baby’s head size helps ensure healthy brain development. Regular measurements by your healthcare provider are key, but you can also do this at home with care. Use a soft tape measure.

  1. Placement: Position the tape around the largest part of the head. Start above the eyebrows, pass above the ears, and circle the back where the neck meets the head.
  2. Repetition: Babies tend to move a lot, making exact measurements tricky. Take three measurements and use the largest one. Record to the nearest tenth of a centimeter.

Being accurate is crucial, as even small differences can matter in assessing growth patterns.