2-weeks, 6-months, and 12-months are the milestone markers for birth weight measurements. A child should:
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Regain their birth weight by 2-weeks
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Double their birth weight by 6-months
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Triple their birth weight by 12-months
Reference
McGahren ED, Wilson WG. Pediatric Recall. 4th ed. Baltimore, MD. LWW. 2010.