Do bigger babies take longer to reach milestones?
Both my kids are big. Not suprising as Im 5'11 and 200lbs. Josh is ten years old and 5ft 6 already, and he was 2 weeks early and weighed 8lbs 9oz when he was born. Evie was born on her due date and weighed 8lbs 12oz. With Josh, I cant remember exactly when he reached all his major milestones, because it was a decade ago, but I seem to remember he was 'lazy'. Evie is now almost 8 months and doesnt crawl, not even army style, has only recently started rolling, and does that very rarely, and has yet to say any words or pull herself up. My thinking is that maybe, because they weigh more than a smaller baby, or a more 'normal sized child' they find it more difficult to crawl, walk, roll etc because there is more to move as it were. I hope this is the case, as Im getting slightly concerned about Evie progress. She does sit unsupported and can scoot on the floor, but has always hated tummy time so I never really put her on her front much. Has anybody else had a similar experience with 'big babies'? BTW she currently weighs 24lbs.
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she started sitting at 6 months but didnt start crawling til 2 days ago! (shes 9 months on 30th) shes also just starting to try pulling up but hasnt succeeded yet. No words yet either except dada.
The Foster baby I take care of is 18# and 8m he doesn't have no interest in crawling but rolls every where he wants to go.
@Heyitsme- Really? Wow, is his mom worried?
@homebirthadvocate Yup, Im sure hoping thats all it is. In England, we dont have designated pedi's but just a family doctor, so its not as easy to get reassurances or answers to questions, but I will definitely be asking her health visitor if shes on track at her 1 year appointment, Thanks.
I worry about everything though lol. also in Canada we don't have pediatricians either unless there is concerns. then we get referred to one. sucks!
on another note, my 8 mo doesnt sit very well and doesnt crawl or walk, just scoots on her butt when she is laying flat. she is a fatty too haha
Now my next biggest baby was 9# 5oz at birth & started turning over at 6 weeks, crawling at the end of 4 months & walking at 8 months! He's a teenager now & has tons of energy & only sleeps 5 or 6 hours a night.
All that is just to say I think it depends on the baby & their personality more than anything.
The latest any of mine have walked was at 18 months. He's 7 now & just enjoys taking his time & is never in a hurry.
Hope that helps!