A newborn's weight depends on a number of factors, including the parents' size and ethnicity, Mom's health and age, and how much Mom gained during pregnancy. Other factors include the baby's health and gestational age (premature babies are often smaller), whether the baby is a boy or...
While it's normal for a newborn to lose weight during the first few days of life, after that period, weight loss or poor weight gain could indicate a problem. For breastfed babies, it could mean they're not getting enough breast milk. On the other hand, breastfed babies can gain too...
Find out the average length of a newborn baby (for both males and females) – and whether or not it's true that tall babies will grow up to be tall adults.
While it might not be the sole culprit, nutrition plays a large factor. Today, one out of every five children are obese. Since nutrition plays a role in a person's height along with inherited genes, it could be part of the reason American is "shrinking." The Weight of the Average Male...
This morning I was stuck to my bed when a friend rang to say that she might have a pony suitable for the kids and needed some help with a mare and her newborn foal. I hopped out of the bed with such gusto I’m shocked I didn’t do myself an injury ! Those who know me know...
Liked: Dinosaur hoodie + 2 year old boy = what’s not to like? Also, I managed to get all the dinosaurs right way up Disliked: Matching the stripes. It took me more time to place the pattern and cut out the pieces than to actually sew the thing together. I am really pleased with...
Little Boy Little Girl Age Middleweight Size Age Middleweight Size Newborn 3.4kg 50.3cm Newborn 3.4kg 50.3cm 3 months 6.2kg 60cm 3 months 5.6kg 59cm 6 months 8kg 67cm 6 months 7.3kg 65cm 9 months 9.2kg 72cm 9 months 8.6kg 70cm ...
In June of 2013, I found myself as a busy mom (of three small children, one a newborn) who had been on medication for my acid reflux disease for the past 12 years. I needed energy, needed to lose weight from my having my third baby, and I knew that I wanted better health for ...
In June of 2013, I found myself as a busy mom (of three small children, one a newborn) who had been on medication for my acid reflux disease for the past 12 years. I needed energy, needed to lose weight from my having my third baby, and I knew that I wanted better health for ...
Find out the average newborn head circumference, and check out our head circumference charts for birth through 3 years.