The Growing Child: What is Normal?
During the first year, babies grow more than they grow at any other stage
of life. Parents give their babies breast milk or formula until they are
at least four months old, and then slowly start adding solid foods, first
infant cereal and then baby food. Younger babies drink more often but in
smaller doses than older babies. A one-month-old baby, for instance, usually
drink two to four ounces of breast milk or formula six to eight times
a day, whereas a five-month-old may drink six to seven ounces five to six
times a day. During the first year on a healthy diet, a baby gains about
one to two pounds per month and about an inch in length for each of the
first six months, about a pound and 0.5 inches per month from the age
of six to 12 months old.
Throughout infancy and as the child grows up, the doctor continues
monitoring the youngster’s height and weight. The doctor uses these
measurements and other tools to ensure that each child is healthy and
developing well. Sometimes, doctors find that certain children are not
developing well, and one of the reasons may be a feeding disorder.
of life. Parents give their babies breast milk or formula until they are
at least four months old, and then slowly start adding solid foods, first
infant cereal and then baby food. Younger babies drink more often but in
smaller doses than older babies. A one-month-old baby, for instance, usually
drink two to four ounces of breast milk or formula six to eight times
a day, whereas a five-month-old may drink six to seven ounces five to six
times a day. During the first year on a healthy diet, a baby gains about
one to two pounds per month and about an inch in length for each of the
first six months, about a pound and 0.5 inches per month from the age
of six to 12 months old.
Throughout infancy and as the child grows up, the doctor continues
monitoring the youngster’s height and weight. The doctor uses these
measurements and other tools to ensure that each child is healthy and
developing well. Sometimes, doctors find that certain children are not
developing well, and one of the reasons may be a feeding disorder.
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