A newborn arrived weighing as much as some three-month-olds, according to the Ithaca Journal. Cayuga Medical Center delivered Shawn Jr. at a staggering 13 pounds on Jan. 31 — the largest baby ever born there.
His parents expected a big baby but not one already fitting into 3- to 6-month clothes and diapers. Staff say the delivery marked a record-breaking moment for the Ithaca hospital.
Another baby born the same day weighed 4 pounds, underscoring how dramatically birth weights can vary. Hospital leaders say their maternity team stands ready for every delivery, no matter the size.
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