An infant was born weighing 6 lb (2.72 kg). At the end of 30 days, approximately how much should this infant weigh to demonstrate effective breastfeeding?
A.
6 lb, 4 oz to 7 lb (2.83-3.17 kg)
B.
7 to 9 lb (3.17-4 kg)
C.
9 to 11 lb (4-5 kg)
D.
10 to 12 lb, 6 oz (4.5-5.6 kg)
ANS: A
An infant usually loses 5% of body weight during the first few days of life, and then begins gaining weight at the rate of to 1 oz/day. That would result in an infant weighing 6 lb, 4 oz to 7 lb at the end of 30 days.
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