Growth & Development - infants, babies, newborns, sleep, nutrition, gross & fine motor skills, language and social.

Weight

• Boy 9 lbs 8 oz
• Girl 8 lbs 12 oz

Length

• Boy 21 1/2  inches
• Girl 21 inches

Head circumference

• Boy 14 ¾ inches
• Girl 14 ½ inches

Hours of sleep

• 15 ½ hours per 24-hour day
• Three 2-hour naps per day

Amount of milk intake

• Bottle fed infants: 15-30 ounces per day
• Breastfed infants: It is difficult to know volume of milk taken by breastfed infants therefore you can estimate adequate intake by the infant’s urine output.  Breastfed infants should have a wet diaper every 2-6 hours.

Developmental milestones

• Gross motor skills     Holds chin up briefly when lying on her belly.  Turns head when lying on her back.
• Fine motor skills     Grips objects tightly.
• Language     Strong cry… but if you have children, you know this one already!
• Social interaction     Random smiles.  Will watch moving objects. Watches faces intently.

Growths Charts for Boys and Girls (birth to 3 years) - height, weight, and head circumference

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