The normal gain in length in a full term baby at first 6 months of life is: (A) 6cms, (B) 9 cms, (C) 15 cms, (D) 24 cms
Answer is C. At bih length : 50cms At 3 months : 60cms At 6 months: 65 cms At 1yr: 75 cms Hence gain in length in a full term baby at first 6 months of life is 15cms Ref: Ghai, 9th edition, Table 2.3