Your baby is growing by leaps and bounds

Your Baby is Growing By Leaps and Bounds

Your Baby is Growing By Leaps and Bounds

9-12 months
Article
Nov 4, 2016
1 min

Your baby is growing fast! The first year, a baby multiplies his weight by 3 and his length increases by 50%!

Every baby has his own growth rate. This is why it is recommended to note his weight and size every month during his first year and as you see fit in the following years. Follow your baby’s evolution with our growth curve tracker, it is simple and convenient!

physical growth - weight gain in children
 

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