Average weight of a 10 month old boy
Everything You Need to Know
10-Month-Old Baby
Your baby is 10 months old! Life’s pretty chaotic because you have a soon-to-be toddler moving around your home and because you’re still probably having some late nights. But don’t all those kisses and hugs you’re getting from your 10-month-old baby make it all worthwhile? (You know, they’re doing that because you do it—you’ve set a great example for showing affection!) Baby surprises you every day with their progress. It’s so fun watching them grow and develop, but it’s still totally normal to question every decision and wonder if they’re meeting all the 10-month baby milestones. While baby will go at their own pace, there are certainly some exciting things to look forward to in the coming days and weeks. Wondering what a 10-month-old baby should be doing at this stage? We have the answers to your most pressing questions. Ready to get the scoop on the inner workings of a 10-month-old baby? Read on for all the important info.
In this article:
10-month-old development
10-month-old health
10-month-old food
10-month-old baby sleep
10-month-old schedule
Activities for a 10-month-old
10-month-old baby checklist and tips
10-Month-Old Development
Baby is getting bigger and smarter. Baby probably remembers where their favorite toys are and can understand when you give them simple instructions. They’re very playful and may give you cues at this age, like clasping their hands together when they want you to join in on the play.
10-month-old baby weight and length
How much should a 10-month-old weigh? The average weight of a 10-month-old baby is 18.7 pounds for girls and 20.2 pounds for boys. Average length is 28.1 inches for girls and 28.9 inches for boys. Baby may be growing about half an inch each month and gaining about .5 to 1 pound per month.
If your child doesn’t seem to be putting on pounds, you might wonder how to increase the weight of a 10-month-old baby.
Talk to the pediatrician about their specific case, but in general, if baby is following their growth curve, it’s all good. You do want the doctor to keep a close watch just in case though. You can try increasing the number of times baby has a bottle or nurses throughout the day, or give them high-calorie foods, like yogurt, eggs, avocado and nut butters. Continue to breastfeed and/or give baby bottles, but know that you might notice a dip in the amount of formula or breast milk they take in at this point, as they’ll be eating more and more solid foods.
10-month-old’s five senses
- Baby is not just able to hear everyday sounds, but they recognize them too—your voice, their older sister’s voice, the doorbell, etc.
- Baby may pay attention to the noises they know are important and ignore the ones that aren’t.
- Baby also knows what to do with their hands. When they have a rattle, they shake it; when they see a button on a toy, they push it.
10-month-old baby milestones
What should a 10-month-old be doing? Milestones at this age can vary from baby to baby, but here’s what your little one might be up to:
- Sitting.
Baby now can probably sit up without any support—maybe for as long as they like. - Crawling. Nine months is the average age babies start to crawl, which means yours might have been doing it for as long as a month or so, or you’re still waiting for them to start. A 10-month-old not crawling is not typically a cause for concern. In fact, doctors say some perfectly healthy and well-developed babies never crawl at all—they jump straight to walking! Encourage baby to crawl by positioning their favorite toy just out of reach—and cheer baby on!
- Standing. Baby may be able to stand upright while holding onto a piece of furniture. (And in a matter of months, they may be letting go!)
- Hand skills. A 10-month-old baby can often pick things up using their thumb and pointer finger and has learned how to point (at anything and everything exciting) too. A 10-month-old baby may start using their fingers to self-feed. This is a great time to practice waving “bye-bye” and blowing kisses.
Baby will love it! - Talking. What should a 10-month-old be saying? About half of 10-month-olds say “Mama” or “Dada” to refer to their parents. (Aw!) Within the next two months or so, baby will likely know how to say one to three words.
10-Month-Old Health
Here are some frequent health questions parents of 10-month-olds have. Click through for answers and lots of helpful information:
10-Month-Old Food
It’s not just you feeding baby now; they’re probably self-feeding a bit too! Your 10-month-old baby may drink from a bottle, sippy cup or a straw cup unassisted or grab the cut-up bananas on their high-chair tray. You never want to leave baby eating unattended though, in case of choking.
How much should a 10-month-old eat and drink?
Baby might have a hearty appetite, and they’re probably willing to try lots of different things (picky eating is more of a toddler problem). Enjoy the culinary curiosity while it lasts!
Bottle-feeding: Wondering how much formula a 10-month-old should drink? A 6- to 8-ounce bottle about four or five times per day is usually about right.
A 10-month-old refusing the bottle is a common complaint; it could be due to teething pain. Or maybe baby’s just exercising independence! Rest assured that baby will eat if they’re healthy and hungry, but look out for signs of illness, such as fever and fussiness. And if baby really won’t eat or drink, it’s time to see the pediatrician.
Breastfeeding: Feedings are typically about every four to five times per day but each breastfed baby may be slightly different. What’s important is that baby seems content, your breasts seem to have been emptied (they’re soft) and baby’s gaining weight healthily. In a 10-month-old, biting might become a breastfeeding hiccup. If your baby tries to bite you during a feeding, strictly tell your baby “no” and end the feeding, putting them down. After a few failed tries, they’ll learn that biting doesn’t fly with you.
Pumping: A breastfed baby needs about 25 ounces of breast milk per day. So you’ll need to divide that by how many feedings your baby typically has.
So if you feed baby about five times per day, they should get about 5 ounces of breast milk at each feeding, for example.
What can a 10-month-old eat?
You can continue introducing healthy food options to your baby, sticking to one new food every three or four days. You might even start feeding them a little bit of what you’re having. Fruits and veggies are fair game—continue to puree them, but now they can have some texture, or if they’re soft, cut them into tiny pieces baby can pick up and nibble on. Try avocado, banana, blueberries, peaches and cooked potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots and green beans. Other good finger foods for a 10-month-old baby are pasta pieces, O-shaped cereal, scrambled eggs and tofu. Baby might be eating meat too. Shreds of chicken and ground bits of turkey can be picked up and eaten. Ground beef can be cooked into small pieces and served with a spoon.
Need more food ideas for a 10-month-old? Meal ideas can gradually become more varied as baby tries and likes new foods.
Remember to offer baby a variety of food groups, paying attention to giving them a balance of protein, carbs and healthy fats at each meal.
Can my 10-month-old eat eggs? Many parents of 10-month-olds ask about eggs. The advice used to be to avoid giving babies eggs before their first birthday, but that recommendation is changing. Egg is a common allergen, and the old advice said egg yolk was okay around the nine-month mark but to wait to introduce the egg white (which is more likely to cause an allergic reaction). But newer food allergy research suggests that it might actually benefit baby to introduce allergenic foods early and often. So the short answer is yes, you can give baby egg at 10 months (or, really, any time after 6 months), but it’s always smart to talk to your pediatrician before introducing possible allergens. And as with introducing any new food, watch your baby for signs of an allergic reaction in the following days.
10-month-old feeding schedule
Here’s an example of a typical 10-month-old feeding schedule:
Image: Megan Rubey
10-Month-Old Baby Sleep
Ten-month-old babies typically need about two naps—one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Your baby may be sleeping as much as 11 or even 12 hours at night, perhaps with no waking up. (That’s cause for celebration!)
What to do if your 10-month-old baby won’t sleep
Some parents complain that their 10-month-old baby is suddenly not sleeping or their 10-month-old wakes up screaming when they previously never did. In a 10-month-old, sleep regression can happen. Because baby’s learning new skills, such as crawling, pulling up to stand and cruising, they might decide they want to practice them… in the middle of the night. It’s hard to get back to sleep after all that activity. Other babies simply miss their parents in the middle of the night and just want to be close to you.
The good news is, babies tend to grow out of regressions like this within a month or two. Until then, use some of these tricks to try to help baby (and you!) get more restful sleep. If your 10-month-old won’t sleep through the night, it’s not necessarily a problem. But some parents are eager to get themselves a good night’s sleep! If you’re interested in helping your 10-month-old sleep longer stretches, consider sleep-training—here’s how to do it.
10-month-old sleep schedule
Here’s an example of a typical 10-month-old sleeping schedule:
Image: Megan Rubey
10-Month-Old Schedule
Your 10-month-old’s day looks a lot different than it did just a few months ago. There’s a lot more moving and grooving! The day is full of multiple meals, feeding sessions, naps and plenty of playtime. Suffice it to say, you’re both pretty busy!
10-month-old schedule example
A 10-month-old’s daily schedule might look something like this:
Image: Megan Rubey
Activities for a 10-Month-Old
Looking for things to do with a 10-month-old? Ten-month-old babies are ready to have real fun! You’re probably already besties, but here are a few creative ways to spend some quality time together:
- Baby might love to play with toys with buttons, lids, switches and knobs. Get a ball and pass it back and forth with baby—this simple game is tons of fun for a 10-month-old! So is pat-a-cake; they can probably now join in and clap hands with you.
- At 10 months, baby’s hand coordination improves each day; encourage them to stack blocks or bowls to keep them engaged. This will help strengthen their cognitive skills.
10-Month-Old Baby Checklist and Tips
- Schedule baby’s 12-month checkup, if you haven’t already.
- Sing simple songs to baby, like “Itsy-Bitsy Spider.” Babies love music, and this is the perfect way to introduce them to new words and sounds.
- Start planning baby’s birthday party if you’re having one. You’ll want to send out invitations about a month in advance.
- Take baby’s 10-month-old baby milestone photo.
- Hopefully, baby’s sleep regression has passed by now. To get baby to sleep through the night, try experimenting with sleep-training like the Ferber method.
- If your 10-month-old baby is on the move, always keep a watchful eye on them. You’ve already childproofed the house, but it’s important to supervise them when they’re scooting, crawling or starting to walk to keep them out of harm’s way.
- If baby’s teeth have started coming in, they may pick up a bad habit of biting. If your child bites you, respond firmly and negatively. Afterward, offer baby something they can safely chew on, like a soft toy or teething ring.
- Praise baby for all their new tricks. This is a great way to build baby’s self-confidence. Baby will be more inclined to try practicing new skills when they know it makes you happy and proud. Be sure to offer gentle and positive encouragement.
Can you believe your little one’s first birthday is just around the corner? Your child is growing up right before your eyes, so be sure to savor all those 10-month baby milestones you’ll experience soon. Every day is a new adventure as your 10-month-old baby gets stronger and smarter.
Medical content was reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, MD, a board-certified pediatrician at Pediatric Associates of NYC and NYU Langone Health in New York City, and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
She is also the coauthor of The Pediatrician’s Guide to Feeding Babies and Toddlers.
Average baby weight: Chart and development
Weight is one indicator of good nutrition and physical development. It can therefore be helpful to know about babies’ average weight month by month.
First, it is worth noting that average weight is not “normal” weight. Just like adults, babies come in all shapes and sizes. If a baby’s weight is in a lower percentile, this does not necessarily signal a problem with their growth or physical development. With this in mind, using a weight chart can help a person generally track their baby’s growth.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend using the World Health Organization (WHO) weight chart for babies up to 2 years of age.
This article describes the average weight of a baby month by month from birth. It also explores what can affect a baby’s weight.
According to the WHO, the average birth weight of a full-term male baby is 7 pounds (lb) 6 ounces (oz), or 3.
3 kilograms (kg). The average birth weight of a full-term female is 7 lb 2 oz, or 3.2 kg.
The average weight of a baby born at 37–40 weeks ranges from 5 lb 8 oz to 8 lb 13 oz. This is 2.5 to 4 kg.
At delivery, experts consider a low birth weight to be less than 5 lb 8 oz, or 2.5 kg.
It is common for babies to lose around 10% of their weight shortly after birth. This decrease is mostly due to fluid loss and usually nothing to worry about. Most babies gain back this weight within 1 week.
Weight charts can help a person tell what percentile their baby’s weight falls into. For example, if their weight is in the 60th percentile, it means that 40% of babies of the same age and sex weigh more, and 60% of these babies weigh less.
This does not necessarily mean that any baby weighs too much or too little. It can simply indicate where a baby’s weight falls on a spectrum.
The chart below shows baby weights in the 50th percentile. This is the average weight. Male babies tend to weigh a little more than female babies, so the chart is divided by sex.
| Baby age | Female 50th percentile weight | Male 50th percentile weight |
| Birth | 7 lb 2 oz (3.2 kg) | 7 lb 6 oz (3.3 kg) |
| 1 month | 9 lb 4 oz (4.2 kg) | 9 lb 14 oz (4.5 kg) |
| 2 months | 11 lb 5 oz (5.1 kg) | 12 lb 4 oz (5.6 kg) |
| 3 months | 12 lb 14 oz (5.8 kg) | 14 lb 1 oz (6.4 kg) |
| 4 months | 14 lb 3 oz (6.4 kg) | 15 lb 7 oz (7.0 kg) |
| 5 months | 15 lb 3 oz (6.9 kg) | 16 lb 9 oz (7.5 kg) |
| 6 months | 16 lb 1 oz (7.3 kg) | 17 lb 8 oz (7.9 kg) |
| 7 months | 16 lb 14 oz (7.6 kg) | 18 lb 5 oz (8.3 kg) |
| 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) |
| 12 months | 19 lb 12 oz (8.9 kg) | 21 lb 4 oz (9.6 kg) |
Babies grow and gain weight the fastest within the first 6 months of life. Although this can vary, babies tend to gain around 4–7 oz, or 113–200 grams (g), per week in the first 4–6 months.
Weight gain then slows slightly, with an average gain of around 3–5 oz (about 85–140 g) per week when the baby is 6–18 months. On average, babies triple their birth weight by their first birthday.
Growth patterns do not follow a clear schedule, however.
Some babies gain weight steadily and stay in the same percentile, or close to it, for several months. Others gain weight rapidly, signalling a growth spurt, which can happen at any time. This may move a baby into a new weight percentile.
It is important not to focus on weight as the only indicator of physical development. Other measurements of this development include the baby’s length and head circumference.
Considering all three measurements gives doctors an idea about how the baby is growing, compared with other babies of the same age and sex.
Meanwhile, it is also important to keep other developmental milestones in mind. Various checklists of milestones by age are available, including one from Pathways.org, which is endorsed by organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.
For anyone looking for more information about what influences the weight of a baby, several factors can be involved, including:
Sex
Male newborns tend to be bigger than female newborns, and they typically gain weight a little faster during infancy.
Nutrition
Weight gain and growth rates can also depend on whether the baby consumes breast milk or formula.
The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that breastfed babies gain weight and grow faster than formula-fed babies during the first 6 months.
However, that rate can shift during the next 6 months.
Breastfed babies may gain weight and grow more slowly than formula-fed babies when they are aged 6 months to 1 year.
Medical conditions
Underlying health issues can cause a baby to gain weight more slowly. For example, babies with congenital heart irregularities may gain weight at a slower rate than babies without this condition.
Health issues that affect nutrient absorption or digestion, such as celiac disease, may also lead to slow weight gain.
Prematurity
Babies born prematurely may grow and gain weight more slowly during their first year than babies born at full term.
However, many babies born prematurely gain weight rapidly and “catch up” by about their first birthday.
The average birth weight for full-term male babies is 7 lb 6 oz, or 3.3 kg. For female babies born full-term, the average birth weight is 7 lb 2 oz, or 3.2 kg.
Baby weight charts can help a healthcare team track a baby’s physical development by comparing the baby’s weight with the weights of others of the same age and sex.
Still, a doctor usually looks for steady growth, rather than a target percentile, when assessing a baby’s physical development. And even if a baby’s weight is in a lower percentile, they will not necessarily be a small adult — just as longer babies do not necessarily become tall adults.
Knowing about average weights by month can help people gauge their babies’ physical development, but doctors also look for other important indicators, such as length and head circumference.
Healthcare professionals also take into account whether a baby is generally hitting other milestones on time. And by taking a detailed medical history, they can rule out any medical conditions or nutritional considerations that may be preventing a baby from gaining weight appropriately.
Weight and height of a child by months up to a year - Table of weight norms for babies
A young mother often worries about whether her baby is developing correctly. And the weight of the child is one of the “sick” questions that often comes up on the playground.
Undoubtedly, how much a newborn is gaining weight is really important to know. But remember that the height and weight of the child are individual indicators. And they may not always fit into beautiful statistics. Although the approximate norm for the weight of a newborn is calculated based on general values. Doctors who carry out regular weighing of a newborn also have their own guidelines.
The table below shows the height and weight of the newborn by month. The figures take into account statistical data and recommendations of pediatricians (the discrepancy, by the way, is only 3%).
| Child's age, months | Boy, weight, g | Boy, height, cm | Girl, weight, g | Girl, height, cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 3 600 | fifty | 3400 | 49. 5 |
| 1 month | 4 450 | 54.5 | 4 150 | 53.5 |
| 2 month | 5 250 | 58 | 4 900 | 56.8 |
| 3 month | 6050 | 61 | 5 500 | 59.3 |
| 4 month | 6 700 | 63 | 6 150 | 61.5 |
| 5 month | 7 300 | 65 | 6 650 | 63.4 |
| 6 month | 7 900 | 67 | 7 200 | 65.3 |
| 7 month | 8 400 | 68. 7 | 7 700 | 66.9 |
| 8 month | 8 850 | 70.3 | 8 100 | 68.4 |
| 9 month | 9 250 | 71.7 | 8 500 | 70 |
| 10 month | 9 650 | 73 | 8 850 | 71.3 |
| 11 month | 10,000 | 74.3 | 9 200 | 72.6 |
| 12 month | 10 300 | 75.5 | 9 500 | 73.8 |
To use the table, you should know how to weigh a newborn correctly.
Before turning on the scales, you need to remove all foreign objects from the bowl, otherwise you will get distorted data. Although you can leave a diaper on it and then press the "Tara" button to reset the result. It is necessary to put the baby in the scales at rest in order to fix the exact numbers, which can then be compared with the “ideal”.
Modern electronic scales for weighing newborns are proactive. A smart device “knows” the weight of a healthy baby in advance and compares the norm with the result. Just wait a few seconds and you will see the result. Home scales with a built-in height meter will allow you to control the physical development of your baby without visiting the clinic.
Remember that the proper weight of the child is growing in dynamics. You can follow this indicator through a mobile application that collects the results of each weigh-in.
Tables of weight and height of the child by months and by years. For boys and for girls.
The height and weight of a child are the main indicators of his physical development.
That is why immediately after the birth of the baby, it is imperative to measure the weight of his body and the length of the body and continue to weigh himself daily at the same time until discharge from the hospital.
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How to understand what is the norm?
The All-Russian Health Organization recommended special tables for matching the height and weight of children, or as they are called, centile tables. At each examination, the pediatrician measures the height and weight of the child, compares the obtained values \u200b\u200bwith the standard indicators.
Such tables allow you to identify obvious pathologies, for a more accurate analysis, the doctor calculates additional indicators using special formulas.
Infant weight and height chart by months (up to 1 year)
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Table of weight and height of the child by years (from 1 to 18 years old)
The table shows the average values of height and weight child by years aged 1 to 18 for boys and girls.
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85 ± 6.20 Deviations of weight or height from tabular values
There is no need to panic if there is a minimal discrepancy with the indicated values in the table, and here's why:
- First of all, the child height and weight charts contain reference indicators , what should ideally be the weight and height of the child, without taking into account many other factors .
Sometimes parents of premature babies mistakenly use a standard table for comparison, while there are special tables for assessing the development of children born prematurely. - The rate of growth and weight gain for each child is unique . In the first year of life, babies develop in leaps and bounds. For example, during the period of introducing complementary foods, the weight of the baby may not reach the “norm” due to adaptation to a new type of food, and not because of pathology.
This does not mean that deviations from the norm should be ignored , but it is better to regard them as an occasion to pay attention and consult a specialist in order to identify possible health problems, or to make sure that they are not present.
What can cause obvious deviations from the norm?
Earlier we talked about minor deviations from the norm and that there is no need to be scared if your child is not growing and gaining weight strictly according to the chart.
But what to do if the values of the essential have gone beyond the limits of the permissible parameters , or are they at the intersection of norm and pathology?
Reasons for possible deviations can be divided into two groups:
1. Non-endocrine:
- Constitutional growth retardation . Or in another way, the syndrome of late puberty. One of the variants of the norm, when the puberty jump occurs later than in other children.
- Familial short stature . It has a hereditary predisposition, in the family of such children there are relatives with short stature. Growth retardation manifests itself from early childhood.
- Prematurity, intrauterine and postnatal injuries.
- Genetic syndromes . As a rule, they have many clinical manifestations, one of which is growth retardation.
- Chronic diseases of the cardiovascular, bronchopulmonary systems, gastrointestinal tract, as well as anemia.
- Fasting .
- Certain medications .
2. Endocrine:
- Growth hormone deficiency . Biologically active substance, which is the main regulator of the growth process after 2 years.
- Deficiency of thyroid hormones . More often of a congenital nature, it is clinically characterized by a delay in physical and intellectual development from birth.
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus . A disease in which, due to insulin deficiency, the flow of glucose into the cells of the body is impaired, the so-called. "starvation" of cells, as a result, growth rates slow down.
- Itsenko-Cushing's disease (or syndrome) . At the same time, the production of hormones of the adrenal cortex, glucocorticoids, is increased, which in large doses leads to a violation of the secretion of growth hormone.
- Rickets .
