…because have you ever even held a papaya? Check out how big that surro baby is based on the things we can actually relate to… sweets, candy, and junk food.
How Big is Baby? Forget the Stinkin’ Fruit… How About Desserts?
Originally published by Erica Billups of Sweet Leigh Mama
While I was pregnant, I religiously kept track of how big my baby was using The Bump’s “How Big Is Baby?” tool, which charted the baby’s weekly growth relevant to fruit. I don’t know about you, but personally I didn’t have a whole lot of fruit around my house (my prego pics are evidence of that!). At week 10, they say the baby is the size of a prune. And at 21 weeks, the baby is the size of a papaya. Sorry – but I just can’t relate. So, I’ve taken matters into my own hands and created a Week-by-Week list based on what pregos really care about – dessert! : ) Enjoy!
(Note: Average sizes are taken from TheBump.com. Dessert associations are based on my calculations of weight, not length.)Weeks 3&4
Zygote – a Pop Rock
Zygote – a Pop Rock
Week 5
Avg. Size: 0.13 inches – a Candy Button
Avg. Size: 0.13 inches – a Candy Button
Week 6
Avg. Size: 0.25 inches – a Red Hot
Avg. Size: 0.25 inches – a Red Hot
Week 7
Avg. Size: 0.51 inches – a Tic Tac
Avg. Size: 0.51 inches – a Tic Tac
Week 8
Avg. Size: 0.63 inches / 0.04 oz – a Good & Plenty
Avg. Size: 0.63 inches / 0.04 oz – a Good & Plenty
Week 9
Avg. Size: 0.9 inches/ 0.07 oz – one M&M
Avg. Size: 0.9 inches/ 0.07 oz – one M&M
Week 10
Avg. Size: 1.2 inches / 0.14 oz – a Hershey Kiss
Avg. Size: 1.2 inches / 0.14 oz – a Hershey Kiss
Week 11
Avg. Size: 1.6 inches / 0.25 oz – a Roll of Smarties
Avg. Size: 1.6 inches / 0.25 oz – a Roll of Smarties
Week 12
Avg. Size: 2.1 inches / 0.49 oz – a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup
Avg. Size: 2.1 inches / 0.49 oz – a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup
Week 13
Avg. Size: 2.9 inches / 0.81 oz – a Cadbury Creme Egg
Avg. Size: 2.9 inches / 0.81 oz – a Cadbury Creme Egg
Week 14
Avg. Size: 3.4 inches/ 1.5 oz – one Twinkie
Avg. Size: 3.4 inches/ 1.5 oz – one Twinkie
Week 15
Avg. Size: 4.0 inches / 2.5 oz – one Pack of Skittles
Avg. Size: 4.0 inches / 2.5 oz – one Pack of Skittles
Week 16
Avg. Size: 4.6 inches / 3.5 oz – one pack of Hostess Sno Balls
Avg. Size: 4.6 inches / 3.5 oz – one pack of Hostess Sno Balls
Week 17
Avg. Size: 5.1 inches / 5.9 oz – two Red Velvet Cupcakes
Avg. Size: 5.1 inches / 5.9 oz – two Red Velvet Cupcakes
Week 18
Avg. Size: 5.6 inches / 6.7 oz – 30 Jolly Ranchers
Avg. Size: 5.6 inches / 6.7 oz – 30 Jolly Ranchers
Week 19
Avg. Size: 6.0 inches / 8.5 oz – Box of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies
Avg. Size: 6.0 inches / 8.5 oz – Box of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies
Week 20
Avg. Size: 6.5 inches/ 10.6 oz – one container of Betty Crocker Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
Avg. Size: 6.5 inches/ 10.6 oz – one container of Betty Crocker Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
Week 21
Avg. Size: 10.5 inches / 12.7 oz – Pint of Ben and Jerry’s Chubby Hubby Ice Cream
Avg. Size: 10.5 inches / 12.7 oz – Pint of Ben and Jerry’s Chubby Hubby Ice Cream
Weeks 21 – 24 (Month 5)
Avg. Size: 10.5 – 11.8 inches / 12.7 – 20.8 oz – Package of Oreos
Avg. Size: 10.5 – 11.8 inches / 12.7 – 20.8 oz – Package of Oreos
Weeks 25 – 28 (Month 6)
Avg. Size: 13.6 – 14.8 inches / 1.5 – 2.2 lbs – two Rolls of Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Avg. Size: 13.6 – 14.8 inches / 1.5 – 2.2 lbs – two Rolls of Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Weeks 29 – 32 (Month 7)
Avg. Size: 15.2 – 16.7 inches / 2.5 – 3.8 lbs – one Sara Lee Cheesecake
Avg. Size: 15.2 – 16.7 inches / 2.5 – 3.8 lbs – one Sara Lee Cheesecake
Weeks 33 – 36 (Month 8)
Avg. Size: 17.2 – 18.7 inches / 4.2 – 5.8 lbs – three Dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Avg. Size: 17.2 – 18.7 inches / 4.2 – 5.8 lbs – three Dozen Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Weeks 37 – Delivery (Month 9)
Avg. Size: 18.9 – 20.9 inches / 6.2 – 9.2 lbs – one Gallon of Ice Cream
Avg. Size: 18.9 – 20.9 inches / 6.2 – 9.2 lbs – one Gallon of Ice Cream
