Interesting growth development facts in Indian infants
By - Danone Nutricia Academy
The terms growth and development are often used interchangeably ,however both are different. Growth refers to an increase in size( height , weight , length , etc. ) while Development refers to change in form , structure and shape. They are inseparable and go on simultaneously.1.
Growth Facts in Infancy2
Birth Weight :
- Average birth weight of new - borns is 3 kg .
- Birth Weight doubles by 6 months .
- Triples by a year .
Length :
- Average length at birth is 50 cm .
- Length increases 1 ½ times at 1 year .
Head Circumference :
- Average head circumference at birth is 35 cm .
- Head circumference becomes 45-47 cm by 1 year .
Mid Arm Circumference :
- Average mid - arm circumference at birth is 11-12 cm .
- Mid arm circumference becomes 14-16 cm at 1 year .
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