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Mommy & Baby: Weight Gain & Failure To Thrive

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

A guide to appropriate weight-gain and what to look for if you suspect failure-to-thrive:
Weight Gain:
Birth - 2 weeks of age
 Regain birth weight plus some
2 weeks - 3 months of age
 Two pounds per month or one ounce per day
4 - 6 months of age
 One pound per month or one-half ounce per day (should [...]

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