Low birth weight
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A baby weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth. Low birth weight babies are at risk of sudden infant death syndrome (sids), infections, delayed development (for example, sitting, crawling, and talking), learning disabilities, and other health conditions, such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, and heart disorders.
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