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Adjusted Age?

3 posts on this thread and the last post was on July 2nd, 2009 9:56 AM
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Kimmer23 - July 1st, 2009 2:29 PM
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I've been thinking about this for a while and just never asked. My son was born 3.5 weeks early, so he was born at 36.5 weeks. Should I be using an adjusted age for him, since he was early? I know 37 weeks is full term, and he was so close that I never relaly thought about it... Thanks.

babeedust2all - July 1st, 2009 3:49 PM

Hi Kimmer, Makayla was born at 36w6d, and I'd asked her pediatrician about this exact thing. He said that babies born that close to term (37 weeks) don't have their ages adjusted. I know from your other post, you were a bit concerned about Brady not yet sitting up on his own, so I'm not sure if this is why you're asking about age adjustment. Anyway, I hope this helps!

Kimmer23 - July 1st, 2009 4:21 PM

I was more just asking out of curiosity. I never asked my pedi about it. I'm not really too worried about my little guy...he'll do things at his pace :) It's just hard watching his cousin that is 5 days younger, sit unsupported, stand constantly, pull-up on things, and "walk" while you hold his hands...

clindholm - July 2nd, 2009 9:56 AM

Hi girls- Both of my lo's were preemies (36 weeks and 33 weeks) and I always use the adjusted age in regards to development, eating, etc.