Baby development
Your Baby's Ninth Month
Your baby is inching closer to his first birthday. At nine months the average baby weighs around 19-20 lbs and is about 27 ½ to 28 inches long. If your baby was a little chunkier, he may have slimmed down a little now that he's crawling and more active. You probably have a regular sleep routine for
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Your Baby's Second Month
Over the last month, your baby has grown at a steady pace. He has gained around 4 to 7 ounces a week and grown about 1/2 to 1 inch a week in length. This pattern will continue until he’s around 6 months old, when his growth rate starts to slow down a bit. By the end of this month, you can expect
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Your Baby's Seventh Month
At seven months the average baby will weigh somewhere between 17-18 lbs and will measure around 26 ½ – 27 inches. At this point your baby's growth rate has slowed down and your little guy or gal won't be picking up weight at quite as fast of a pace as before. You can expect him to continue gaining
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Your Baby's Sixth Month
Your baby will turn six months old at the end of this month. Most babies will double their birth weight by the end of this month. If your baby hasn’t doubled her weight yet, you may want to discuss this with your pediatrician at her six month check up. By the end of this month, your baby will weigh
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Your Baby's Third Month
Your baby is growing like a weed. He’s outgrown some of his baby clothes already; and, he may not look like your little newborn anymore. He’s still gaining weight quickly, around 4-7 oz per week, and growing about an inch to an inch and a half per week. By the end of this month, he should weigh
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Your Newborn’s First Checkup: What to Expect
When your baby goes to the doctor, you can be sure there will be things to discuss, but that's not a cause for alarm!
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