How much weight is normal for a six-month-old baby?

When adding complementary foods to your baby, you must pay attention to nutritional supplements. Babies can eat many kinds of fish, such as flatfish and yellow croaker. These fish have very little meat and a lot of texture. These fish are rich in protein and phospholipids, which are very helpful in promoting the baby's physical and brain development. In addition, parents should observe the baby's physical development in time to see if it is normal. How much weight should a 6-month-old baby weigh?

How much weight is normal for a six-month-old baby?

During the infant stage, babies change a lot and may look different every month. Weight is the most obvious part of a baby's changes, and it also reflects his health status and growth stage to a certain extent. A 6-month-old baby is in a stage of rapid physical changes, so how much does a 6-month-old baby usually weigh?

How much weight is normal for a baby after 6 months

Under normal circumstances, or after six months, the monthly growth rate should be relatively fast, but it is not certain how much it will increase in a month. In the first 3 months, the baby's weight gain is 180-200 grams per week, 150-180 grams per week at 4-6 months, and 90-120 grams per week at 6-9 months. So relatively speaking, generally speaking, growth is enough. Generally, the baby's growth will be very slow at this time. It is good if it gains one pound a month. Some babies hardly gain weight, so the baby will look not as chubby as before.

What are the symptoms of a 6-month-old baby

1. Main skills: Babies this month can accurately touch objects with their hands and will knock over the bowl when they see food they don’t like.

2. Gross motor skills: Babies this month can sit on the floor or in a high chair; can stand with the help of something to keep balance; can roll from prone to supine, and can pull their hands away from their chests; can sway when lying on their stomachs, like an airplane, and can do push-ups-like movements, with the chest and part of the stomach lifted off the ground; can also sway their bodies to crawl forward a little; can stretch their necks forward when looking at things; and can grab their toes.

3. Fine motor skills: Babies this month can reach objects with one hand; can transfer toys from one hand to another, or put them in their mouths; can play with building blocks by themselves. The baby's vision and sense of touch are becoming more and more coordinated, and he wants to touch everything he sees.

4. Language and social skills: Babies this month can make "bababa" sounds to attract adults' attention; they will turn their heads towards the person who is speaking, and will be happy to hear their mother or familiar people speaking. They will not only smile but sometimes laugh out loud; they will try to imitate changes in tone and gestures. When you talk to the baby, the baby will look at the mouth carefully and try to imitate.

The infant stage is indeed the stage when the body changes most dramatically. Parents should always pay attention to the baby's physical condition at this time. Weight is a good indicator that can reflect the baby's growth and development. Therefore, parents should pay more attention to the baby's weight changes and take relevant measures in time when the baby's weight is abnormal.