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What is the ideal height, weight and head size of a 5-month-old child?
Question
What should be the ideal weight, height and head circumference of the baby who is 5 months and 18 days old?
Expert Answer
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Dr Satish SalujaAug 12, 2006
Consultant Neonatologist,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
The average anthropometric measurements of a 5-month-old baby are: Boys Weight: 6 - 7 kg Height: 60 – 65 cm Head size: 41 - 43 cm Girls Weight: 5.5 - 6.5 kg Height: 58 - 62 cm Head size: 40 - 42 cm