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Is 2.6 Kgs A Good Weight For A New Born ?
I am 21 yr lady, delivered a male baby of 2.6 kg 4 days ago. Is the childs weight alright?
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
Hi,
The normal weight of a new born is considered to be between 2.5 to 4 kg. Your babys weight is alright. Do exclusively breasty feed the child for 6 months.
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The normal weight of a new born is considered to be between 2.5 to 4 kg. Your babys weight is alright. Do exclusively breasty feed the child for 6 months.
Take care
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hi,thanks for query.First of all congratulations on birth of a baby boy.Yes the weight of the baby is fine.Please start breast feeding baby on regular basis and take proper care of baby.
wishing you good health.
wishing you good health.
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