At birth, baby Ramon weighs 3.6 kg (8 lb). If his growth and development are normal, what would you expect Ramon to weigh at his first birthday?

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The average weight gain for a healthy baby is around 0.5-1 kg (1-2 lbs) per month during the first six months, and then slows down to 0.25-0.5 kg (0.5-1 lb) per month from 6-12 months. Therefore, Ramon can be expected to weigh around 7.2-10.8 kg (16-24 lbs) at his first birthday. Choice C is the only option within this range.

At Birth, Baby Ramon Weighs 3