The weight and height of the newborn are fundamental meters of measurement to understand if the newborn is growing in shape, that’s why we have created this explanatory article that can give some more clarification on this subject.
First of all we want to preface, that weight and height should never stress parents about the health of their child, and that these measurements must be checked periodically by the pediatrician, who is the only expert able to ascertain any anomalies in the physiological growth of the newborn.
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How much does a newborn weigh at 3 months?
The weight of a newborn at 3 months ranges from 4.8 kg to 8.3 kg, therefore we can say that if your child has a weight between these two figures, he is in the average and is growing in the right way, a different discussion for premature babies.
Obviously, physical constitution and genetics influence growth in terms of weight.
As for breastfeeding, breast milk is always preferable because it is rich in substances and antibodies, however even with artificial milk the newborn easily reaches the normal average weight.
However, during the first month of the newborn’s life, you must be careful to keep a close eye on the weight, as this could be an indicator of breast milk that is not very nutritious and not able to satisfy the daily needs of the infant.
In fact, a healthy infant born on time should grow on average by 25/30g per day, if this is not the case, you should contact your pediatrician who could prescribe the use of artificial milk or do a general screening of the infant.
How tall is a 3 month old baby?
The height of a 3 month old newborn should be between 56.6cm and 66.3cm, at least this is the average, slightly different measurements should not cause alarm, in any case the newborn will see the pediatrician every month and will carry out periodic checks, so in case of anomalies the pediatrician will inform you.
The height of a newborn is also influenced by genetics, it is clear that the newborn of two very tall parents will already be a few centimeters taller at birth than a newborn with shorter parents.
How many cm do newborns grow per month?
Now we know how much the average growth of a newborn should be in the third month of life, but how many centimeters per month does a newborn grow?
Generally speaking, a newborn is able to reach 2.5/3.5 cm per month in the first months of life.
What are the factors that influence the growth of the newborn?
As also anticipated a little, the main factors that determine a normal development of the unborn child concern the physical constitution, genetics and nutrition.
It is also important to specify that in order for the infant to grow well, it is not necessary to take substances that can alter the growth of the newborn through the intake of breast milk.
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