A healthy infant weighs 3 kg at birth. Which weight is expected at about 12 months?
Correct answer: C. About 9 kg
- A. About 4.5 kg
- B. About 6 kg
- C. About 9 kg
- D. About 12 kg
Explanation
Birth weight usually doubles by about 5 to 6 months and triples by approximately 12 months. Therefore, a 3 kg newborn commonly weighs about 9 kg at one year, although individual variation occurs.
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