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Breastfed babies gain weight quickly during the first few weeks, but then slow down considerably and are leaner overall compared to formula-fed babies. During the first month, a breastfed baby grows approximately four to seven oz., 112 to 200 g, per week, or approximately one-half to one oz. per day. From months two to six, babies gain an average of one to two lbs. per month, and from six months to one year, the average weight gain is one lb. per month. From the time they are born until their first birthday, babies grow by approximately nine inches -- one inch per month for the first six months and a half inch for each month after.
The desired weight gain depends on the baby's size and gestational age. Sicker babies may need to be given more calories in order to grow at the desired rate. It might be as little as 5 grams a day for a tiny baby at 24 weeks, or 20 to 30 grams a day for a larger baby at 33 or more weeks. In general, a baby should gain about a quarter of an ounce (30 grams) each day for every pound (1/2 kilogram) he or she weighs. (This is equal to 15 grams per kilogram per day. It is the average rate at which a fetus grows during the third trimester).