Weight Gain in Babies

Parents often have questions about their baby's weight gain.

Follow the links below to find information on weight gain and growth from the first few weeks of life right through to early childhood.

Updated January 2008

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Title:	Smoking and pregnancy
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	Australian data indicates that approximately 20 per cent of women smoke during pregnancy, although this rate appears to be declining. A woman who smokes while pregnant is at increased risk of experiencing a wide range of problems including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage and premature labour. Women who smoke are up to three times more likely to give birth to a low weight baby compared to non-smokers. Low birth weight babies are more vulnerable to infection and other health problems, such as breathing difficulties.
Date:	Apr 2008

Title:	Car seats and restraints
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	Car restraints need to be properly installed and adjusted, conform to Australian Standards, and adjusted according to the weight of the passenger. A guide to getting the right car seat for your child.
Date:	Nov 2007

Title:	Your newborn's head
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	A guide to your newborn's head and face; the shape, appearance and structure and what you can expect.
Date:	Oct 2007

Title:	Attachment
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Attachment is the pattern of relationship between an infant and a caregiver which enables the infant to feel safe and free to learn and explore.
Date:	Aug 2007

Title:	Aboriginal children's health
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Poverty has a profound impact on the health and welfare of Aboriginal children. Newborns are more likely to be underweight and malnutrition in childhood increases the risk of infection. More than 90 per cent of Aboriginal children are exposed to cigarette smoke in the home.
Date:	Apr 2007

Title:	Growth - assessing babies to preschoolers
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Most babies and young children, if they receive good nutrition and are not sick for long periods, will have normal growth and development patterns. Always see your doctor if you are concerned about your childs growth.
Date:	Feb 2007

Title:	Growth charts
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	Babies all develop at different rates, so there is a huge variety between them; percentile chart measurements of length, weight and head circumference are useful guides to understanding your child's growth.
Date:	Jan 2007

Title:	Babies
Publisher:	HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:	Links to information on health issues such as breastfeeding, immunisation, sleeping problems, weight gain and health checks.
Date:	Dec 2006

Title:	World Health Organization (WHO) International Child Growth Standards, 2006
Publisher:	Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:	The article looks at the new infant growth chart standards, released on 27 April 2006. The charts are based on the breastfed child as the biological norm for growth and development.
Date:	Oct 2006

Title:	Smoking: pregnancy and breast feeding
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Smoking while pregnant can affect the baby's growth and development, increasing the risk of low birth weight, premature birth and spontaneous abortions.
Date:	Sep 2006

Title:	Dressing your newborn
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	A guide to choosing baby clothes, dressing a newborn and washing baby's clothes. Includes advice on which sizes and styles to buy.
Date:	Aug 2006

Title:	Low-birth-weight babies
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Babies are considered of low birth weight if they weigh less than 2500 g at birth. Low birth weight is associated with an increased risk of physical and mental disabilities.
Date:	May 2006

Title:	Pregnancy: when should you have your next child?
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Many prospective parents wonder what is the 'best' interval between children.
Date:	May 2002

Title:	How smoking can affect sexual health
Publisher:	Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:	Most people now know tobacco contributes to serious lung disease, heart disease and some cancers - but they may not realise it can also affect their sexual and reproductive health as well. Doctors specialising in male impotence now say that smoking is one of the reasons why many men become impotent when they are middle aged and older.
Date:	May 1997

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