Xaylen, hailing from Dallas, Texas, has been a cause for concern for his 31-year-old mother, Salitza Richard, due to his rapid growth since birth. At just six months old, he was already fitting into clothing meant for 12 to 18-month-olds, and now, at 19 months, he’s big enough to share clothes with his four-year-old brother, Judah, despite being a typical eight-pound baby at birth.

Salitza, who works as an athletic trainer, jokingly claims that her son’s size and slow start in walking have given her significantly stronger biceps.

Xaylen has already attracted the attention of sports teams, and Salitza is confident that he will be tall when he grows up. She recalls, “It was crazy how quickly he grew. He was above the 100th percentile every time we went to the doctor.”

“People will ask how we had such a big baby when we are so small. I’m 5’4″ and my husband is 5’9″, so we already know he will definitely be taller than us,” she adds.

“It was really funny the first time we went to the doctor for his two-week checkup. He asked us if we were sure we had the right baby because he always seemed older for his age.”

While Salitza was concerned about Xaylen’s health due to his size, the doctor reassured her that everything was perfectly fine.

Salitza affectionately describes her son as a “bowling ball” and believes that his size delayed his ability to walk. However, now that he has started walking, she cherishes every moment. “The rate at which he is growing is insane,” she says. “He had clothes from when Judah was younger than him, but I have to keep sizing up and changing very often.”

Despite the age difference, Xaylen and his older brother Judah can now wear clothes of the same size, demonstrating how quickly Xaylen is growing.

Salitza believes that Xaylen’s size is responsible for his delayed walking, but now that he’s on his feet, he’s changing the game. “He was excited too. It was crazy because it happened overnight. He started taking some steps, and now he’s running a few days later.”

Xaylen’s robust size doesn’t hinder his energy and happiness. He is described as a “happy baby” who loves food and isn’t picky about it. People who see him often mistake him for being older than he is due to his size, but friends and family are amazed, especially considering that his older brother was much smaller at the same age.

Xaylen’s size has even led to comical incidents, such as being questioned about his age during a trip. Salitza recalls, “Once we were on vacation, and I was stopped and asked to buy a ticket for a seat because they didn’t believe he was under a year old, let alone two years old, which is the age for a baby to have a seat on a plane.”

Furthermore, Xaylen’s size and exuberance have already caught the attention of sports enthusiasts. Salitza’s husband, who works with NFL athletes, received suggestions to consider Xaylen for future sports projects. High schools have also expressed interest in having him as a player on their teams. Salitza concludes, “It’s quite fun.”

In summary, Xaylen’s remarkable growth and infectious happiness have made him a unique and captivating child, and it’s clear that his future holds exciting possibilities in the world of sports.