DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT
Question
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Using the average length and weight chart on page 206, determine the amount of inches an average baby would increase in length during the first six months.
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20 inches
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23 3/4 inches
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6 inches
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26 inches
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The average length of a baby boy at six months is approximately 26 1/2 inches (67.6 cm) and a baby girl is about 25 3/4 inches (65.7 cm). At one year, boys are around 29 3/4 inches (75.7 cm) and girls average 29 inches (74 cm).
Detailed explanation-2: -6-month-old baby weight and length Average weight of a 6-month-old is 16.1 pounds for girls and 17.5 pounds for boys.
Detailed explanation-3: -These growth spurts typically happen when your baby is around 2-3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months old. But your baby’s growth spurts may not happen at these exact times. Growth spurts can happen at any time, and every baby is different. Growth spurts usually last a few days.
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