AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sarah, born at 7 1/2 pounds could be expected to weigh ____ on her first birthday.
A
21 pounds
B
21 pounds, 8 ounces
C
22 pounds
D
22 pounds, 8 ounces
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A baby’s birthweight is an important indicator of health. The average weight for full-term babies (born between 37 and 41 weeks gestation) is about 7 lbs (3.2 kg).

Detailed explanation-2: -Your baby will continue to grow rapidly during these months. The typical eight-month-old boy weighs between 17.5 and 22 pounds (8 to 10 kg). Girls tend to weigh half a pound less.

Detailed explanation-3: -In most cases, Boys weight measurements for this age group (7 week old baby) will lie within the range between 3.39 and 5.54 kgs. The average weight measurement for this age group Boys is 4.47 kgs, according to the CDC.

Detailed explanation-4: -7-month-old baby weight and length Average weight of a 7-month old is 16.8 pounds for girls and 18.3 pounds for boys. Average length is 26.5 inches for girls and 27.2 inches for boys, according to the World Health Organization.

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