Growth parameters

Question 1

expected growth in head circumference

Answer 1

1 cm/month for a year; 90% of head growth occurs by age 2

Question 2

average weight gain for the first 3 months

Answer 2

20-30 g/day

Question 3

average weight gain for months 4-12

Answer 3

10-20 g/day

Question 4

average height growth from age 4 to puberty

Answer 4

2-3 inches per year