eli5: Why are babies so fat for the first few months of their lives?

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eli5: Why are babies so fat for the first few months of their lives?

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Whilst your observation is true for some, it is a generalisation to say that babies are fat for their first few months. Some certainly are, but not all. I would imagine that from a survival perspective, being born chubbier would increase chances of survival.

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