You'll learn to see the signs that tell you that your baby is hungry or when your baby is full. You will know your baby is hungry when she seems restless, cries a lot, sticks out her tongue or sucks on her hands and lips. You will know your baby is full when she is no longer interested in feeding or just falls asleep at the end of a feeding session. Remember, babies' tummies are very small and they need to be burped after feedings to release gas that can cause discomfort.
Your doctor will measure your baby's weight, length, and head circumference and track his or her growth on a standardized growth chart there are different charts for boys and girls. Your baby might be large, small, or medium-sized. As long as this growth pattern stays consistent over time, chances are your baby's progress is just fine.
If your baby is born prematurely , keep in mind that growth and development should not be compared with that of a full-term child. Preemies will need to be followed more closely and may need to be weighed more often during the first months to make sure they are growing properly.
They have some catching up to do! If your baby is not growing at the expected rate, or the growth rate slows, your doctor will want to make sure your baby is getting enough to eat. Most of the time, a baby's growth will simply be tracked over the next few months during routine well-baby visits.
But if your doctor is concerned about your baby's growth, he or she will want to see your baby more often. On average, babies between 3 and 6 months grow in length and weight at a steady but slightly slower rate compared with the first 2 months of life.
Most only last a couple of days. Not convinced that a growth spurt is to blame? At each wellness visit, your doctor will track her growth measuring length, head circumference and weight.
Read more: Is my child growing normally? How to feed your toddler during growth spurts Essential tips for do-it-yourself baby food. Baby 3 signs your baby is actually going through a growth spurt A baby who is suddenly hungrier and crankier than usual could be showing signs of a growth spurt.
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