IBCLC EXAM Growth and Development Questions With Correct Answers

How many ounces would you expect a 4 month old baby to gain each week? - Answer 5 to 7 ounces How much would you expect a 5 month old to weigh? - Answer Twice their birth weight How many ounces would you expect an 8 month old to gain each week? - Answer 3 to 5 ounces How much would you expect a 1 year old to weigh? - Answer 3x their birth weight (some sources say 2x their birth weight at 12 months) What is different in the appearance of a breastfed baby vs. a formula fed baby at 12 months of age? - Answer They are leaner. Weighing less but having more body fat When do breastfed babies grow the quickest? - Answer In the first 2-3 months, slowing at 6 months of age. How old would you guess an infant that is sitting without support is? - Answer 6 1/2 months old on average (between 4-9 months of age this occurs) How old would you guess an infant that is standing with assistance is? - Answer 8 1/2 months old on average (between 5-12 months of age this occurs) How old would you guess an infant that is on their hands and knees crawling is? - Answer 9 months old on average (between 5-13 months of age this occurs) How old would you guess an infant is that is walking with assistance is? - Answer 10 months old on average (between 6-14 months of age this occurs)