For example out of a sample of 100 babies a percentile value of 40 percent means your baby weighs more than 40 babies and weighs less than the other 60 babies. The percentile shows how your infants weight compares to other infants. Record the weight on the data collection sheet. Read and call out the weight to the nearest 1 ounce repeatedly until it is recorded. Check it for accuracy and legibility. If the weight changes eg.
The percentile shows how your infants weight compares to other infants. From 15lb 4oz to 15lb 5oz record either number. Make sure youre at the right page for either a male or female baby then enter your babys measurements of weight length and head circumference and press the click here. The percentile tells you what percentage of babies weigh less than your baby. The weight will appear on the display panel. 3rd percentile weight in kilograms 5th percentile weight in kilograms 10th percentile weight in kilograms 25th percentile weight in kilograms 50th percentile weight in kilograms 75th percentile weight in kilograms 90th percentile weight in kilograms 95th percentile weight in kilograms 97th percentile weight in kilograms 0.
In the united states the average baby weighs about 7 pounds 3 ounces 33 kg at birth. The percentile tells you what percentage of babies weigh less than your baby. For example out of a sample of 100 babies a percentile value of 40 percent means your baby weighs more than 40 babies and weighs less than the other 60 babies. Girls at 7 pounds 1 ounce32 kg are a bit smaller than boys at 7 pounds 4 ounces33 kg on arrival. The average newborn is 19 12 inches 495 cm long with girls measuring 19 inches 49 cm and boys measuring 19 34 inches 50 cm.