Your baby is growing by leaps and bounds
Your baby is growing fast! The first year, a baby multiplies his weight by 3 and his length increases by 50%! Follow month-by-month.
Your baby is growing fast! The first year, a baby multiplies his weight by 3 and his length increases by 50%!
Every baby has his own growth rate. That is why it is recommended to attend all well-baby visits with your doctor so they can note and track your baby's weight and size regularly in the first few years of life.
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