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  1. Baby Weight Gain by Week: Averages for Breastfed

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  1. Here is a chart of the average weight gain for newborns12:
    • Newborn (at the time of birth): 6 – 9 pounds (2.7 kg - 4 kg)
    • 1st week after birth: Baby drops a few ounces (1 pound = 16 ounces)
    • 2nd week after birth: Regains the lost ounces
    • By the end of 1st month: Weight gained = 15 ounces
    • 1 - 3 months: Gains 6 ounces every week
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    In general, here’s what you can expect for your baby’s weight gain by week:

    Baby’s age Average weight gain in ounces Average weight gain in grams
    5 days to 4 months 5–7 ounces per week 170 grams per week
    4 months to 6 months 4–6 ounces per week 113–150 grams per week
    6 months to 12 months 2–4 ounces per week 57–113 grams per week
    www.healthline.com/health/baby/baby-weight-gain
    Newborn (at the time of birth) : 6 – 9 pounds (2.7 kg - 4 kg) 1st week after birth : Baby drops a few ounces (1 pound = 16 ounces) 2nd week after birth : Regains the lost ounces By the end of 1st month : Weight gained = 15 ounces 1 - 3 months : Gains 6 ounces every week
    www.newbornhub.com/newborn-weight-gain.html
     
  2. Average Newborn Weight and Length By Age - Parents

    5 days ago · The average newborn weight is typically between 7 to 7.5 pounds (3.2 to 3.4 kg), though healthy full-term newborns often fall within a range of 5 pounds 11 ounces to 8 pounds 6 ounces (2.6 to 3.8 kg).

     
  3. Your baby's weight and height - NHS

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    • Newborn Weight Gain Chart - NewbornHub.com

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    • Average Weight Gain for Breastfed Babies

      Oct 31, 2023 · By one year, the typical breastfed baby will weigh about 2 1/2 – 3 times birth weight. Sources: World Health Organization Child Growth Standards, 2006. Available at: http://www.who.int/childgrowth/en/. To figure average …

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