my baby's birth weight was only 1.48 kg and he is a preterm baby. Now he is 8 months old and the weight is 6.65 kg. Is the weight is ok??

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

A. This is normal, Expect your baby to double his or her birth weight by about age 5 months. From ages 6 to 12 months, a baby might grow 3/8 inch (about 1 centimeter) a month and gain 3 to 5 ounces (about 85 to 140 grams) a week.

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