what is the average birth weight of a baby?
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The average birth weight for babies is around 7.5 lb (3.5 kg), although between 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) and 10 lb (4.5 kg) is considered normal. In general: Boys are usually a little heavier than girls. First babies are usually lighter than later siblings.
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While the size marked on the label make it seem like it's based on baby's age, it's really based on size. For example, “preemie” § usually fits babies up to 17 inches long and five pounds. “Newborn” (NB) represents an average baby at birth up to 21.5 inches long and five to eight pounds.
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Babies come in all shapes and sizes More than 9 out of 10 babies born at term (37 to 40 weeks) weigh between 2.5kg and 4.5kg. If your baby weighs 4.5kg or more at birth, they are considered larger than normal. This is also known as 'fetal macrosomia' and large for gestational age (LGA).
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During their first month, most newborns gain weight at a rate of about 1 ounce (30 grams) per day. They generally grow in height about 1 to 1½ inches (2.54 to 3.81 centimeters) during the first month.
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The normal weight of an Indian newborn is between 2.5 and 3.5kg.
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The average birth weight of full-term twins (37 weeks or later, compared to 39-40 weeks for singletons) is around 5 ½ pounds each, though one baby often weighs more than the other.
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The royal baby, weighing in at 8lb 6oz, is larger than the average, although the average birth weight of UK babies is increasing - 7lb 8oz for boys (up 2oz since Middle of the Road were driving us mad with their cheeping in 1971) and 7lb 4oz for girls (up 1½oz).
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For a baby born at 36 weeks, the average weight is usually around 2.5 to 3 kgs, and the length is around 44 to 49 cms.
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A healthy newborn is expected to lose 7% to 10% of the birth weight, but should regain that weight within the first 2 weeks or so after birth. During their first month, most newborns gain weight at a rate of about 1 ounce (30 grams) per day.
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What's the normal length of a newborn baby? A baby who's born at full term will normally be between 50-53cm long, with an average length of 51cm. Tots who have tall parents are often longer, and vice versa for short parents.
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Most normal babies weigh 5.5 pounds by 37 weeks of gestation.
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The average length of full-term babies at birth is 20 in. (50 cm), although the normal range is 18 in. (45.7 cm) to 22 in. (60 cm).
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It's the same as their height, but height is measured standing up, whereas length is measured while your baby is lying down. The average length at birth for a full-term baby is 19 to 20 inches (about 50 cm). But the range for most newborns is between 18 and 22 inches (45.7 to 60 cm).
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Fetal/neonatal The average twin delivers between 35 and 36 weeks' gestation at a mean birth weight of 2300 to 2500 grams. Approximately half of twin sets deliver prior to term, one in six deliver at 32 weeks or earlier, and one in 10 is very low birth weight (VLBW) less than 1500 grams.
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How big is my baby at 38 weeks? Your baby is completely ready to be born now, and is at full term. The average weight at 38 weeks is around 7lbs but of course this will vary with each baby.
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How Big Are Newborns? Newborns come in a range of healthy sizes. Most babies born between 37 and 40 weeks weigh somewhere between 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2,500 grams) and 8 pounds, 13 ounces (4,000 grams). Newborns who are lighter or heavier than the average baby are usually fine.
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Newborns come in a range of healthy sizes. Most babies born between 37 and 40 weeks weigh somewhere between 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2,500 grams) and 8 pounds, 13 ounces (4,000 grams). Newborns who are lighter or heavier than the average baby are usually fine.