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Baby Boy A. is born at 3.4 kg, 49cm
(length). Below is his growth history:

At 1 month: weight 4kg, length 53cm

2 months: wt 5 kg, length 57cm

3 months: wt 5.4 kg, length 60 cm

4 months: wt 5.6 kg, length 62 cm

5 months: wt 5.8kg, length 64cm

Answer 1

In infancy, a baby's growth in weight and length is rapid. Infants gain about 28 g (1 oz) per day during the first two months and grow about 2.5 cm (1.0 in.) per month during the same period.

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The subject of this question is Biology.

In infancy, a baby's growth in weight and length is rapid. On average, infants gain about 28 g (1 oz) per day during the first two months and about 0.45 kg (1 lb) per month for the rest of the first year. They also grow about 2.5 cm (1.0 in.) per month during the first six months and about 1.2 cm (0.5 in.) per month for the next six months.