DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT
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birth to 3 months
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3 to 6 months
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6 to 9 months
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9 months to 12 months
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Detailed explanation-1: -Your baby will gain about 1 to 1½ inches (2.5 to 3.8 centimeters) in length and 1½ to 2 pounds (681 to 907 grams) this month. These are just averages-your baby may grow somewhat faster or slower, and is likely to have growth spurts. Your baby can go through periods of increased hunger and fussiness.
Detailed explanation-2: -Typically, when looking at your baby’s growth timeline, your newborn grows faster in the first few months than at any other point in their life. If your baby is breastfeeding, it’s important they be fed every two to three hours (8 to 12 times per day).
Detailed explanation-3: -From birth to about age 6 months, babies tend to grow about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) a month.
Detailed explanation-4: -While all babies may grow at a different rate, the following is the average for boys and girls 1 to 3 months of age: Weight: average gain of about 1½ to 2 pounds each month. Height: average growth of over 1 inch each month. Head size: average growth of about ½ inch each month.