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What is the smallest baby?

Published in Smallest Baby 1 min read

The smallest baby ever born and to survive is Kwek Yu Xuan, who weighed only 7.5 ounces (212 grams) at birth. She was born in Singapore in 2020 and spent 13 months in the hospital before going home weighing about 14 pounds.

Kwek Yu Xuan's case highlights the incredible resilience of premature babies and the advancements in neonatal care. While it is difficult to say definitively who the smallest baby ever born is, Kwek Yu Xuan's case is well-documented and serves as a testament to the medical progress that allows even the most fragile infants to thrive.