How long is a newborn?

[PurlyQueen]

Please help us to settle an argument at work!

How long is a newborn baby? Is it really about 20 inches and is this measured from head to toe?

Thanks so much

Twice as long as half a newborn

depends, there is an average lenthg, not sure what it is, and is head to toe

20 inches sounds about right

Yes 20inches or 50cms.

20 inches is 50.8 cm which I suppose might be about average

both of mine were 57cm however....

and yes, head to toe measurment at birth. measured head to rump in scans though I think as legs are all curled up

Thanks for your answers!

I just can't believe that something so big could be stowed away inside me!

This can vary so much depending upon the height of the parents, although around 20" is the average

DD was 22.5" (I'm 5'11" & DH 6'4"), but a friend's DS was 28.5" , but then she's also 5'11" & her DH is 6'7"

My oldest ds was 58cm. I'm 5'6" and my dh is 5' 10".

All of mine were 58cm.Ranging in weight from 9lbs 2oz to 8lbs 6oz.
Dh is 5'8 and I'm 5'7.