The charts will be based on the presumption that babies are breast-fed, as opposed to the current system, based on growth rates for formula fed babies.
Health chiefs are keen to promote the benefits of breastfeeding as children gain weight more slowly as opposed to when they are fed with formula.
This measure leads to a 1kg difference in weight by the age of one.
The change will lead to more babies being classed overweight, although government hopes it will reassure mothers that do breastfeed that their baby is not underweight.
Dr Sheila Shribman, national clinical director for children, young people and maternity at the Department of Health, said: "Breastfeeding is the best form of nutrition for infants.
"It protects against stomach bugs and chest infections, provides perfect nutrition for the first six months, and reduces the likelihood of becoming obese in later childhood."
Guidelines suggest mothers should give their babies breast milk for the first six months of life and then supplement that with food for a further six months.
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