This is what a baby in the 98th percentile looks like in the buff. There are a couple of extra requirements that go along with a baby of this size. First, hygene. He needs a bath every day - but that bath must include a thorough cleaning in between all the rolls. There are a lot of them and you really have to scrub. Second, eating. He does not like to miss a meal, get a meal late, or get short changed a few ounces. Finally, clothing. Not only do clothes have to be in the 12 month size, they cannot be a slender cut... baggy cut works best - they slide up the thighs a bit easier. Socks cannot have an elastic top and shirts have to be cut wide in the arms - if they taper in, it will cut of circulation. Another item to note. I went to buy Connor a bumbo chair and he didn't fit in it. His legs were too fat and it was cutting off the circulation - he looked very uncomfortable. He's a good baby and a lot of fun! Fat and fun. He's 18 lbs and 27" long.
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Honestly, you could post about him everyday and I would love it because a)he's hilariously cute
b)I have twigs for kids and am interested in how the other half lives!
He is adorable, and at least you know you're excelling at your only responsibilty right now - nourishment!
I'm laughing so hard right now. What a sweetie.
I'm so sorry about the Bumbo. Those are the best. I ordered one for O originally, b/c they started out as a special needs thing, but now they've made them available for all kids. I loved it when C used it. It was perfect for right before he could sit up, b/c then he could be up by us. People argue that kids will become dependent on them and never learn to sit up on their own. Oh, please. What typical kid would let their parent sit them in it all day long? Short periods of time are just fine. This is all in my humble opinion, of course. And I'm going off on something you can't even use because of Mr. Chubby Legs.
Thanks for sharing the pictures!
He is so cute. Much rather have a chubby baby than a scrawny one. They are hard on your back though. How are you holding up hauling him around, geez!
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