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Growth Development and Behaviour
What is the approximate average term newborn weight?
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ExplanationThe average term newborn weighs approximately 3.4 kg (7.5 lb); boys are slightly heavier than girls. Average weight does vary by ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The average length and head circumference are about 50 cm (20 in) and 35 cm (14 in), respectively, in term infants.
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