Like many new parents, you might be wondering if your baby is growing at a healthy rate. Questions like, "What is the average newborn weight?" or "How much should a 1-year-old weigh?" are common ...

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In 2015, 20.5 million newborn babies around the world were classified as having low birth weight. Babies weighing under roughly 5.5 pounds (2.5 kilograms) are 20 times more likely to die than their ...

Depending on age, different foods can help your baby gain weight. Babies under 6 months should be given breastmilk or formula, while older children can have foods such as oatmeal, avocado, and eggs.