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My baby weighted 3kg at birth now she's 4.7kg at 8 weeks. didnt gain weight from 8 to 9 weeks?
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WEIGHT GAIN: Babies loss weight after birth and gain it back after a few days. They gain normally 2 lbs. Every month until 3 months and 1 lb. Thereafter every month until 1 year. Your baby is fine
Answered 3/6/2013
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