CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The average weight for full-term babies (born between 37 and 41 weeks gestation) is about 7 pounds (3.2 kg).

Detailed explanation-2: -Full term babies typically weigh between 5 pounds 11 1/2 ounces and 8 pounds, 5 3/4 ounces at birth. Eighty percent of full term babies are born within this range. Those born above the 90th percentile are considered to be “larger” babies and those born below the 10th percentile are considered “smaller” babies.

Detailed explanation-3: -The average birth weight for babies is around 3.5 kg (7.5 lb), although between 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) and 4.5 kg (10 lb) is considered normal. In general: Boys are usually a little heavier than girls. First babies are usually lighter than later siblings.

Detailed explanation-4: -Average baby weights According to the WHO, the average birth weight of a full-term male baby is 7 pounds (lb) 6 ounces (oz), or 3.3 kilograms (kg). The average birth weight of a full-term female is 7 lb 2 oz, or 3.2 kg. The average weight of a baby born at 37–40 weeks ranges from 5 lb 8 oz to 8 lb 13 oz.

Detailed explanation-5: -Overall Physical Growth The average newborn in the United States weighs about 7.5 pounds and is about 20 inches in length. For the first few days of life, infants typically lose about 5 percent of their body weight as they eliminate waste and get used to feeding.