From birth to age 2, children typically grow to how many times their newborn weight?

• A. Two times
• B. Three times
• C. Four times
• D. Five times

Answer: (C)

Growth from birth to age two follows a rapid pace: by about six months many babies have doubled their birth weight, by around one year they’ve roughly tripled it, and by age two they typically weigh about four times their birth weight. So, if a newborn weighs 7 pounds, a typical two-year-old would be around 28 pounds. There is variation among children, but four times birth weight is the common benchmark. Five times would be less typical by age two, while two or three times reflect earlier milestones rather than the two-year point. Pediatric growth charts help track this pattern to ensure healthy development.