How Much Should a 14-Week-Old Baby Weigh?

Babies are usually weighed at their doctors' visits.

Average Weight

A boy should weigh about 14 lbs. A girl should weight about 13 lbs. These numbers represent the 50th percentile for each sex.

Baby Statistics

Every child is different, and sometimes children experience growth spurts or their rate of weight gain slows. Growth charts are just statistics of the average weights from weighing thousands of babies. Doctors usually express concern only when a baby's weight is above the 90th percentile for her age or below the 10th percentile for her age on numerous office visits.

Bottom Line

A baby's weight and where it falls on the growth charts is an indicator of the baby's health. However, parents must remember that these numbers are just statistics and each baby is different. Always seek a doctor's advice if you are concerned that your child does not weigh enough or weighs too much.

References

• Babies Today: Baby Weight Percentile Calculator
• Kids Growth: Growth Charts