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At what age do most infants typically double their birthweight?
At what age do most infants typically double their birthweight?
- 8 to 10 months
- 4 to 6 months (correct)
- 2 to 4 months
- 6 to 8 months
What is the average weight gain per month for infants during the first 6 months?
What is the average weight gain per month for infants during the first 6 months?
- 3 lb
- 4 lb
- 1 lb
- 2 lb (correct)
By the end of the first year, what percentage of its adult size has the brain reached?
By the end of the first year, what percentage of its adult size has the brain reached?
- Two-thirds (correct)
- Three-quarters
- One-third
- Half
How much does the average 1-year-old girl weigh?
How much does the average 1-year-old girl weigh?
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How much does an infant typically grow in length during the first year?
How much does an infant typically grow in length during the first year?
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Study Notes
Infant Growth and Development
- Most infants typically double their birth weight by around 5 to 6 months of age.
- Infants experience an average weight gain of approximately 1 to 2 pounds per month during the first 6 months.
- By the end of the first year, a baby's brain has reached about 60% of its adult size.
- The average weight of a 1-year-old girl is approximately 22 pounds.
- During the first year, infants usually grow in length by about 10 inches.
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Test your knowledge of infant physical growth and weight with this quiz. Learn about typical weight gain patterns in the first year of life and average weights for 1-year-old boys and girls.
