A 16-month-old baby in Indonesia has captured the attention of the media with his extraordinary size. Measuring 75 cm tall and weighing a staggering 27 kg, equivalent to the weight of an average 8-year-old child, this little one has become known as the “giant baby.” While most babies his age weigh around 10 kg, Kenzi surpasses that by 17 kg and continues to gain weight at a rapid pace.
The boy’s name is Muhammad Kenzi Alfaro, born in October 2021 and from Bandung, Indonesia.
In an interview, Kenzi’s mother, Pitriah, revealed the challenges they face in finding diapers that fit him. Kenzi requires size XXXL diapers, which are not readily available in their town. As a result, they resort to using size XXL diapers during the day and saving the larger ones for bedtime to save money.
Unfortunately, Kenzi’s size hinders his ability to stand, walk, or even sit comfortably like other children his age. His mobility is limited, confining him to their home with minimal activities. Recognizing their struggles, the local government provided them with a stroller. However, due to Kenzi’s weight, the stroller proved inadequate and was set aside. Consequently, when they go out, they have to rely on a wheelchair to transport him slowly.
Remarkably, Kenzi has grown so large that he can wear his 41-year-old father’s clothes. Pitriah shared that her husband occasionally allows their son to wear his garments, and the neighbors, who are a decade older, often contribute older clothes for Kenzi.
Interestingly, Kenzi’s birth weight was around 4.5 kg, similar to other babies. He is the fourth child in the family, and his siblings’ body shapes are within the norm. Pitriah, who suffers from gallstones, was unable to breastfeed Kenzi. Financial constraints led to him switching from formula to sweetened condensed milk at just six months old. However, it was at this stage that Kenzi’s weight began to soar, gaining a staggering 15-16 kg in a short period. Observing this drastic change, Pitriah became increasingly concerned about her son’s weight gain, as did their neighbors who found it unusual.
Despite his weight issues, Kenzi enjoys good health and rarely falls ill. His breathing is normal, and he lies on his back when he sleeps. These positive signs provide some relief to Pitriah, who worries about her son’s well-being. Local health officials have intervened upon learning of Kenzi’s situation and have agreed to cover his medical expenses. Recently, Pitriah took Kenzi to the hospital for a check-up, where doctors found no signs of underlying illnesses. While they recommended dietary control, further examinations at another hospital were advised to explore potential factors contributing to Kenzi’s obesity, such as hormonal imbalances.
Kenzi is the fourth eldest in the family and the siblings’ body shapes are not unusual.
Petria’s mother has gallstones. Kenzi has not been breastfed since birth. Babies drink formula first, until 6 months, they start eating solids. My father’s part-time income is low and unstable, he has to pay tuition fees for his siblings. Because the family was too poor, Kenzi stopped drinking formula and replaced it with sweetened condensed milk.
Like other parents. The couple also hope that one day their baby will be healthy and return to a normal body shape. …
