A newborn is a source of happiness for every parent. One of the first things new parents learn is their baby's birth weight. This number, while just a starting point, can offer valuable insights into a newborn's health.
Baby weight chart by age
A normal infant birth weight is between 2.58 kg to 3.8 kg. However, growth is not always linear—some babies grow steadily, while others have sudden growth spurts.
Here’s a general infant birth weight chart in the 50th percentile:
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Baby Age
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Female 50th Percentile Weight
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Male 50th Percentile Weight
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Birth
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7 lb 2 oz (3.2 kg)
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7 lb 6 oz (3.4 kg)
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1 month
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9 lb 4 oz (4.2 kg)
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9 lb 14 oz (4.5 kg)
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2 months
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11 lb 5 oz (5.1 kg)
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12 lb 4 oz (5.6 kg)
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3 months
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12 lb 14 oz (5.8 kg)
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14 lb 1 oz (6.4 kg)
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4 months
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14 lb 3 oz (6.4 kg)
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15 lb 7 oz (7.0 kg)
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5 months
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15 lb 3 oz (6.9 kg)
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16 lb 7 oz (7.5 kg)
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6 months
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16 lb 1 oz (7.3 kg)
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17 lb 8 oz (7.9 kg)
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7 months
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16 lb 14 oz (7.6 kg)
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18 lb 5 oz (8.3 kg)
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8 months
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17 lb 8 oz (7.9 kg)
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19 lb 2 oz (8.6 kg)
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9 months
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18 lb 2 oz (8.2 kg)
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20 lb 3 oz (8.9 kg)
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10 months
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18 lb 11 oz (8.5 kg)
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20 lb 13 oz (9.2 kg)
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11 months
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19 lb 2 oz (8.7 kg)
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21 lb 2 oz (9.4 kg)
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12 months
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19 lb 12 oz (8.9 kg)
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21 lb 4 oz (9.6 kg)
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Conclusion
While an average infant weight is an important indicator of health, it is not the only one. Paediatricians assess a baby's overall growth, including the height and head circumference, to ensure they are developing as expected. Additionally, investing in comprehensive maternity health insurance covers prenatal care, labour, and delivery, which can directly impact maternal and infant health.
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