Updates to copy, information, and sources, and new med review.
He may start eating more frequently and still acts likehes ravenouswhen he’s done.
If youre wondering whether yourbaby is getting enough milk, relax.
Your voracious eater isn’t starving.
Hes likely just hit a baby growth spurt one of about five hell have during the first year.
What are baby growth spurts?
Before a growth spurt, your babys weight may slowly increase.
After a growth spurt, you may notice it shoot up.
So its not your imagination your baby really did outgrow all his newborn outfits overnight!
When do babies have growth spurts?
Baby growth spurts can happen any time during the first year.
Timing of growth spurts doesn’t really have to do with better or worse nutrition.
To monitor your babys progress, the pediatrician will use aninfant growth chartat each well visit.
Baby growth spurt chart
Wondering when to expect a growth spurt?
This helpful chart lists when your baby will likely shoot up, plus how to spot the signs.
Heres how to recognize your little sprouts spurt:
How long do growth spurts last?
Right now, it seems like your baby will never stop eating, but hang in there.
Most baby growth spurts only last a few days.
After that, life will go back to normal at least, as normal as possible with a newborn!
There is no clear timing for how long a growth spurt can last, says Dr. Resnick.
Just feed them when they’re hungry and don’t worry too much.
Do babies sleep more during growth spurts?
Some research shows thatinfants tend to sleep more during the dayswhen theyre going through a growth spurt.
Your favorite show or a good book can help pass the time.
If you’re breastfeeding, give a shot to stick it out.
If youre concerned, keep an eye on two things: diapers and weight gain.
If you have any questions or are still worried, talk to your pediatrician.
Until the next baby growth spurt hits, that is!
Frequently Asked Questions
Growth spurts can happen several times during baby’s first year of life.
A baby’s growth spurt can definitely change his behavior for a few days.
Every baby is different, and babies may experience growth spurts at different times.
During a growth spurt, your baby may be hungrier than usual.
Read This Next
