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Will a small baby stay small all his life?

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Not necessarily: It depends on the cause of the "smallness". Some premature babies may have catch-up growth, ending up the same size as other children. Some babies are small for other reasons and may continue to be small into adulthood.

Answered 7/7/2012

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Not a guarantee.: It's certainly not a guarantee that a small baby will become a small adult. Genetics play a big role there.

Answered 1/28/2016

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Infant with primum asd of 2.6 mm, considered small. Would it close on its own?

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