Which of the following describes the growth expectations for most infants?
A)The birth weight is usually regained by the end of the first month.
B)Infants triple their birth weight by 6 months of age.
C)Infants double their birth weight by 4 to 6 months of age.
D)Infants triple their length by 3 years of age.

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Infants usually double their birth weight by 4 to 6 months of age and triple their weight by 1 year.Infants usually lose about 6% of their birth weight during the first few days postpartum, but this weight is usually regained by 7 to 10 days postpartum.

Which of the Following Describes the Growth Expectations for Most