How to Help a Baby Gain Weight

Many parents worry if their baby is growing at a healthy rate. If your baby's weight is low, you can make slight changes to her diet, sleeping pattern and nursing schedule to increase her weight. While it is always best to consult a pediatrician if your baby is having serious weight gain problems, you may be able to resolve moderate weight gain problems on your own using a few simple techniques. If you suspect your child is suffering from an illness, seek immediate medical attention.

Instructions

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      Monitor your baby's diapers. Expect your baby to have at least three to four bowel movements in a 24-hour period for the first four to six weeks and to pass urine after each feeding, says the website The New Parents Guide. If your baby does not have enough wet and dirty diapers, she may not be getting enough milk during feedings.

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      Increase the frequency at which you nurse your baby. Reduce the amount of solid foods your baby consumes, especially if he is younger than 6 months, says the website KellyMom. Replace solid foods with breast milk, which is more nutritious and contains a higher number of calories than solid foods.

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      Check that your baby is latching well to your nipple and a sufficient supply of milk is being produced. Require your baby to completely finish nursing from one breast before you offer the other. According to the website KellyMom, this gives your baby the greatest potential of reaching enough of the richer, more caloric hindmilk that helps produce weight gain.

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      Participate in a baby massage class or learn to massage your baby at home. According to the website eparenting.co.uk, baby massage may help your baby gain weight and improve sleep quality. Press your fingertips to smaller areas or the palm of your hands to larger areas. Using gentle strokes, move the muscles under your baby's skin. Concentrate on your baby's face, limbs and back.

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      Carry your baby in a carrier or sling to increase the amount of physical contact you have with your baby, which can increase weight gain.

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