Newborn – Normal Values

Question 1

• At birth:- Weight Length:- HC [Head circumference]

Answer 1

• Weight: 2.5 – 4 kg - Length: 47 -56 cm [ Average 50 cm] - HC [Head circumference]: 33 – 37 cm [ Average 35 cm

Question 2

Facts about Newborn weight

Answer 2

• A Physiological weight loss (5 – 10% of body weight) in the first few days of life
  occur, while return to normal birth
  weight
  within 7 – 10 days of life
• at the End of the 1st month there is gain of 0.75 kg
• A baby doubles birth weight by 4-5 months
• A baby triples his weight by the age of 1 year
• Daily weight gain- from 20 to 30 grams for first 4 months and 15-20 grams for the next months to
  one year of age

Question 3

Facts about newborn Height

Answer 3

o Height - Average Length/Height at birth = 50 cm [ 47 – 56 cm] - A baby at 1 year → 75 cm - A baby Double the height from birth [i.e. 100 cm] → at 4 years

Question 4

Facts about newborn HC

Answer 4

Head Cricmference - HC ↑2cm/month in the first 3 months of life , rest to one year → 1 cm/month - 90% of HC achieved by 2 year ; Completed by 5 yea