Growth percentile and growth chart

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What should be the average head circumference, height and weight for girl baby entering 3rd month. Her birth weight is 2.6kgs she was born in July 6th

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Dr. Mounica Gudavalli

Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Vijayawada

Head circumference increases approximately 2cm/ month for first three months , so it should be around 40 cm at3 months ,length gain is 3.5 cm / month for first three months, weight gain for 1-3 months is 20-40 g per day..

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Dr. Hriday Trivedi Pediatrician 3 yrs exp Anand Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Hriday Trivedi

Pediatrician 3 yrs exp Anand

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Head circumference about 36-38 cm Length/ Height should be around 55-60 cm Weight should have 3.9-4.9 kg.