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Baby weight calculator is a useful tool for knowing the idle weight of a baby during its various ages. Weight is a crucial indicator for keeping track of health and physical development of a baby and whether it is getting the proper nutrients for a healthy growth or not. The calculator recommends the idle or a standard weight (in kgs and lbs) for the children up to the age of 6 years, by taking the age data in years and months. It helps the parents in comparing the weight with other infants of the same age and if the baby is overweight or underweight so that the essential precautions and treatment can be taken on time. Why is the weight of the baby a concern? The weight of an infant can reflect its future life. If the baby or the child has the idle weight for its age, there are lesser risks of health-related complications, infections, illness or long-term underlying health and development problems.  If the baby is underweight, it may be due to lack of proper nutrition, not having enough food or serious medical issues, which should be tracked and treated on time. Some common problems of underweight include breathing problems and immature lungs (newborn respiratory distress syndrome), nervous system problems (ex. Intraventricular haemorrhage) or even sudden infant death syndrome (SIDA). Long term complications can include weak immune systems, vulnerability to frequent infections, digestive problems, delay in growth and development issues later in life, blindness and deafness too. If the baby or a kid is overweight, it can be a matter of concern as it has higher chances of becoming an overweight children and obese adults. They are under the higher risks for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. Excess weight can also be a factor in delaying crawling and walking, affecting the baby’s proper physical and mental development. Procedure for Baby weight calculator       1.First name of a parent or person, who is wanting to know the weight is asked.       2.Then the name of the baby is asked. Then the age of the baby, both in years and months is asked. Once all the relevant data is collected, the calculator will give you the idle weight in kgs and lbs units.

Standards for baby and toddler growth have been established by the World Health Organization. A newborn typically weighs between 7 and 7 ½ pounds (3.2 to 3.4 kg). Most term healthy newborns weigh between 5 pounds 11 ounces and 8 pounds 6 ounces (2.6 to 3.8 kg). A low birth weight is less than 2.5 kg (5 pounds 8 ounces) at full birth, and an above average birth weight is over 4.0 kg (8 pounds 13 ounces). Many things can affect a new-born’s birth weight. They include: How many weeks a pregnancy lasts: Babies born prematurely tend to be smaller, and babies born past term can be larger. Smoking: Mothers who smoke tend to have smaller babies. Gestational Diabetes: Diabetes during pregnancy can result in a larger than average baby. Nutritional status: Poor nutrition during pregnancy can result in a smaller baby, while excessive weight gain can result in a larger baby. Family History: Some babies are born smaller or larger, and it can just run in the family. Baby girls often weigh a little less than baby boys at birth. A single baby will probably be born weighing more than siblings who were delivered during a multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.) Gaining Weight During the First Year Again, every baby is unique, but here are some common expectations for the first year of life. Initial Two Weeks Both breastfed and bottle-fed babies typically lose weight during the first few days of life. A infant who is solely breastfed may lose up to 10% of his body weight, whereas a baby who is bottle-fed may lose up to 5%. However, most infants regain all of the weight they have lost and reach their birth weight within two weeks. One month By One Month Most newborns will have gained a pound or so more than their birth weight by the first month. Infants start to establish a regular eating schedule at this age, are less drowsy, and have a stronger suck during feedings. Within six months For the first six months, newborns typically gain one pound on average per month. For females, the average weight at six months is roughly 16 pounds and ounces (7.3 kg), while for boys it is 17 pounds and ounces (7.9 kg). From One Year Weight gain moderately slows between six months and a year. By five to six months of age, most babies have doubled their birth weight, and by the time they are a year old, they have tripled it. What Else Do I Need to Know? Being little or large at birth does not guarantee that a baby will remain that way throughout childhood or into adulthood. Numerous tall teenagers were once little babies, and even the biggest baby in the family may become a small adult. Kids typically grow to be about the size of their parents by the time they are adults. The development of your child in the years to come will be greatly influenced by genetics, excellent diet, and your care. No matter how big, little, or normal your baby is at birth, you can count on them to continue growing quickly during the coming months.