An infant was born weighing 6 lb (2.72 kg).At the end of 30 days,approximately how much should this infant weigh to demonstrate effective breastfeeding?

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An infant usually loses 5% of body weight during the first few days of life,and then begins gaining weight at the rate of ½ to 1 oz/day.That would result in an infant weighing 6 lb,4 oz to 7 lb at the end of 30 days.

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