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. While ...

Telling people how big (or small) your baby was at their time of birth will almost certainly elicit reactions along the lines: "Oh my, he'll be a tall one!" or "So tiny, she'll be short like her mom!" ...