AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Infants gain about ____ lbs a month for the first 6 months.
A
1-2
B
2-3
C
3-4
D
4-5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Babies usually gain 1 1/2 to 2 pounds and grow 1 to 1 1/2 inches each month during their first four months. During this time, your baby may begin looking chubby.

Detailed explanation-2: -Weight: average gain of 1 to 1¼ pounds each month; by 4 to 5 months has doubled birthweight. Height: average growth of ½ to 1 inch each month.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every month, your baby should gain about 1.5 to 2 pounds and grow 2 to 3 inches. An infant’s weight by 4 to 6 months should be double their birth weight.

Detailed explanation-4: -How Much Will My Baby Grow? Your baby’s birth weight has most likely doubled by now. Babies continue to gain about 1 to 1¼ pounds (450 to 560 grams) this month and about ½ inch to ¾ inch (1 to 2 centimeters) in length.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first month of life was a period of rapid growth. Your baby will gain about 1 to 1½ inches (2.5 to 3.8 centimeters) in length this month and about 2 more pounds (907 grams) in weight. These are just averages-your baby may grow somewhat faster or slower.

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