Is my 9 month old losing weight?

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As long as they are growing as expected according to their growth chart. Some babies may lose a little weight around this time. This could be because they’re moving more, they have been sick, or they’re not eating enough of the solid foods you’re giving them. They might just be more interested in playing than eating!

Why is my 9 month old not gaining weight?

There are three reasons why babies do not gain weight: not taking in enough calories, not absorbing calories or burning too many calories. Full-term newborn infants should take in about 1.5 to 2 ounces of breast milk or formula about every 3 hours. Premature infants need more calories than term babies.

How much is my 9 month old supposed to weigh?

Baby weight chart by age

Baby age	Female : 50th percentile weight	Male : 50th percentile weight
8 months	17 lb 8 oz (7.9 kg)	18 lb 15 oz (8.6 kg)
9 months	18 lb 2 oz (8.2 kg)	19 lb 10 oz (8.9 kg)
10 months	18 lb 11 oz (8.5 kg)	20 lb 3 oz (9.2 kg)
11 months	19 lb 4 oz (8.7 kg)	20 lb 12 oz (9.4 kg)

How much food should a 9 month old eat?

Feeding guide for the first year (9 to 12 months)

Item	9 months
Breastfeeding or formula	3 to 5 feedings per day or 30 to 32 ounces per day
Dry infant cereal with iron	5 to 8tbs. any variety mixed with formula
Fruits	2 to 4 tbs., strained or soft mashed/2 times per day

How much water should a 9 month old drink?

A 6-12 month old baby needs two to eight ounces of water per day on top of the water they get from breast milk/formula. Taking sips from their cups throughout the day will usually get them the water they need.

How often should a 9 month old eat?

As you’re creating a schedule for your baby, keep in mind that at 9 and 10 months most babies need: Solid foods three times a day, plus about 24 to 32 ounces of breast milk or formula in a 24-hour period. (Get specific tips on how to tell whether your baby is getting enough breast milk or formula.)

Do babies lose weight when crawling?

Is your baby on the move? Crawling will burn calories, so weight gain might be less with this new mobility.

How much milk should a 9 month old get?

It should total about 24 to 32 ounces in a 24-hour period. In other words, if baby has a bottle or sippy cup six times per day, they should each have about four to six ounces of formula in them.