6-Month-Old Baby Weighs 16kg... Mom's Concerned Words About Health

Overweight at Birth at 12 Pounds (About 5.4 kg)
"Doctors Confirmed She Is Healthy"

A woman from South Africa revealed that her 6-month-old daughter's weight is about 16kg. TikTok capture

A woman in South Africa has attracted attention by sharing photos of her 6-month-old daughter weighing 16 kg.

According to a recent report by the British daily The Sun, Ms. A posted a video on TikTok showing that her daughter, Jiana, was born overweight at 12 pounds (about 5.4 kg) and now, at 6 months old, weighs approximately 35 pounds (about 15.8 kg). Compared to the average weight of a 6-month-old infant (6?9 kg), Jiana is about 2 to 3 times heavier than her peers.

Jiana is reportedly growing so fast that she now wears clothes for 5-year-old children. The video has garnered over 23 million views on TikTok and sparked widespread interest. Netizens have cheered for Jiana, calling her a "lovely baby doll."

In the video, Ms. A said, "Our whole family has a history of having healthy, big babies. Jiana is no exception." She added, "Jiana wore clothing for 6-month-old babies from birth and now wears clothes for 5-year-olds."

Responding to concerns such as "Is there a health problem?" and "She is excessively overweight compared to normal," Ms. A stated, "Jiana is breastfed and does not eat fast food," and "Several doctors have examined her and confirmed that she is healthy." She also emphasized, "Jiana is a strong daughter, and because she is healthy, I am not worried at all," asking for respect for the diversity and individuality of child-rearing.

Newborns typically weigh between 2.5 and 4.0 kg and measure 45 to 55 cm at birth. By 1 month, weight increases to about 3.4 to 5.4 kg and height to 50 to 58 cm. At 3 months, typical weight ranges from 5 to 7 kg; at 6 months, 6 to 9 kg; at 9 months, 7 to 11 kg; and at 12 months, 8 to 12 kg. Height at 6 months is normally between 63 and 71 cm, and at 12 months, between 71 and 81 cm.

However, all these figures are general guidelines based on averages. As Ms. A mentioned, an infant’s weight and height can vary due to genetic factors, birth conditions, and other elements.