I think boys are just born with their mouths open LOL! Elijah was smaller than his sister - 5lbs 15oz and is now 9kgs at 7.5 months - his sister is 13kgs at three years of age! Elijah was putting on around 750g-1kg a visit! This has now slowed as he is getting older, which is normal.

Elijah is in the 90th percentile for height, he doesn't look fat, he's just a big boy! Marisa was always below average for all growth. As I have said once before in the forums, I think those percentile charts just give MCHN's something to flash about on visits - as long as baby is healthy then that's all that matters - the charts are based on averages and statistics.

There was so much hoo ha with Marisa, one visit she lost weight (after the M&BU) and she was very slow to put on weight every other visit (despite being healthy, happy and very active), but now, she's a gorgeous, healthy, petite little thing! It's all just shaping of the unique person that is your baby. Of course, if your baby looks unwell and underweight, or overweight, you would know and address this with their carer / GP.

Just like bellies, it's not a good idea to compare baby's weight as a health guide - they are all shaped so differently He'll slow down soon enough