Marcia's baby boy weighed 8 pounds at birth. If he grows at an average rate for an American baby, what should he weigh by 4 months of age?
A) 10 pounds
B) 12 pounds
C) 16 pounds
D) 24 pounds

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On average, babies double their birth weight by around 4 to 6 months. Since Marcia's baby weighed 8 pounds at birth, he should weigh approximately 16 pounds by 4 months.

Marcia's Baby Boy Weighed 8 Pounds at Birth