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Do Babies Sleep More During Growth Spurts
Feeding: Babies are growing rapidly and usually double their birthweight by 4-6 months old. How much they need is based on age, birth to 6 weeks is 2-4 oz every 3 hours while a 4 month old may take 6 oz every 4 hours. Ask to see the growth chart when you go for well baby visits and this will let you see if your baby is on track or gaining too fast. ...Read more
Hormone antagonist: Sothere is a special hormone antagonist used to delay puberty. As a result, in boys, the growth plates are prevented from closing, growth progresses and this process provides more inches to the boy's height. Please consult an endocrinologist for this purpose. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Do boys that have early growth spurt tend to grow taller then boys that are late bloomers as an outcome?
Can do opposite: The final height is based on genetic factors and modified by your health.Proper diet, rest and exercise aids it while the opposite can hurt. The hormones that trigger puberty also signal the growth spurt and final closure of the growth centers.Some that enter puberty early will finish/stop sooner.An x-ray of the wrist/hand can identify any remaining growth potential. ...Read moreSee 1 more doctor answer
Depends: Most babies should be sleeping through the night by four months of age rather parents are home or away. If not you should seek help from your pediatrician ...Read more
It varies: It varies from male to male, community to community, race to race, and is based upon numerous variables. There is no one right answer. As you have already been repeatedly taught. ...Read more
No: No, they can't.Get a more detailed answer ›
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