How long is a newborn?

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PurlyQueen · 25/10/2007 20:31

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

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fruitful · 25/10/2007 20:32

Twice as long as half a newborn

VoodooLULUmama · 25/10/2007 20:33

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

VoodooLULUmama · 25/10/2007 20:34

20 inches sounds about right

SeaShells · 25/10/2007 20:36

Yes 20inches or 50cms.

CorpseBrideOfJohnCusack · 25/10/2007 20:39

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

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PurlyQueen · 25/10/2007 20:46

Thanks for your answers!

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

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BetsyBoop · 26/10/2007 09:18

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"

myjobismum · 26/10/2007 09:51

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jalopy · 26/10/2007 10:14

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

sugarfree · 26/10/2007 10:17

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

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