Answer to Pediatric Question

 

2-weeks, 6-months, and 12-months are the milestone markers for birth weight measurements.  A child should:

  • Regain their birth weight by 2-weeks

  • Double their birth weight by 6-months

  • Triple their birth weight by 12-months

 

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Reference

McGahren ED, Wilson WG.  Pediatric Recall.  4th ed. Baltimore, MD.  LWW. 2010.

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