#asktheexpert hi I want to know that when premature baby will match growth with other full term babies born. My baby was born as pre mature baby now his turned 3 years his height is 93 cm and weight is 12.9 kg .

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy2 years ago

A. A baby born at 36 weeks may not be caught up at 6 months, but may be at within the normal range by 12 months. A baby born at 26 weeks or less may not catch up until they're 2-and-a-half or 3 years old.

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