In the United States, the average baby weighs just over 7 pounds at birth. Girls (at 7 pounds, 1 ounce/3.2 kg) are a bit smaller than boys (at 7 … See more

Between 12 and 24 months, most toddlers grow about 4 or 5 inches (10 to 12 cm) and gain about 5 pounds (2.27 kg). Your little one will start looking more like a child than a baby as they start to slim down a bit and become more muscular. See more

Between the ages of 5 and 8 years, children grow about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) per year. They also gain between 4 and 7 pounds (2 to 3 kg) per year between the ages of 6 and … See more

Most children gain about 4.4 pounds each year between 2 years old and puberty. They also grow 3 inches (8 cm) in height between 2 and 3 years old, and 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) between 3 and 4 years old. You might have trouble visualizing it, but by 24 to 30 months, … See more

Your child's genes are the biggest factor determining how tall they'll get and how heavy they'll be. But there are other factors, too: 1. Gestation. If your baby arrived after their due date, they may be larger than average, and if they were born prematurely, they'll … See more