The average weight of a new baby is 3.3kgs. A baby is considered to have low birth weight when born weighing less than 2.5kgs. As the baby grows, its weight increases at different rates, depending on the feeding and health conditions of the baby and mother. It is important to breastfeed and take your child for immunizations to help maintain healthy weight. The growth curve for your baby should continue to rise each time he or she is weighed. If this does not happen, seek advice from a qualified health worker.
Attribution: Straight Talk Foundation