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Baby's Measurements, Explained
Pediatricians can learn a lot about how well your baby is growing from these three measurements, says Jennifer Shu, MD, coauthor of Heading Home with Your Newborn. Your doctor will take these at every checkup, starting at birth.
It tells doctors that baby's brain is developing correctly.
Average at birth: 14 inches
3 months: 16 inches
6 months: 17 inches
12 months: 18 inches
All measurements are on average.
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Measurement: Length
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My baby boy is 9 months old weihs 23lbs and is 28 1/2 inches long wic says he over weight thr dr says he fine what do you think
4/12/2012 11:00:46 AM Report Abusemy baby was born premature at 6lb 3oz and 18.75in. He is following the 5th percentile growth curve very well, and despite he's "small" for his "age", he's not actually due to be BORN for another week. He is happy and healthy, eats, sleeps, poops, plays. I'm not worried at all.
2/23/2011 01:24:37 PM Report AbuseI'm a little worried about my ten month old who at her last visit only measured 26 1/2 in. Her pediatrician says she is doing fine, but I still can fit her in her 3 month old clothing. Is she really ok or am I just a paranoid mother freaking out???
6/18/2010 03:28:38 PM Report AbuseCharissa - This is going to depend on if your child is breast or formula fed. I have noticed that some pediatricians are scared of their own shadow. My ped is very hands off.... as long as the baby continues to grow and he is sleeping through the night then we stay with breastmilk only... some pediatricians freak out when they hear that. You may want to get a second opinion.
12/25/2009 10:11:59 PM Report AbuseMy Pediatrian tells me that my baby is not at his ideal weight or height...He eats well and is growing out of his clothes...I just don't understand?
11/30/2009 11:31:18 AM Report Abuse