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\"The — \n The baby boy weighing around 7 pounds before being discharged from the hospital.Keio University School of Medicine

\"The — \n The baby 5 days after he was born, weighing a little over 9 ounces.Keio University School of Medicine

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Brett Gubitosi

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World’s smallest baby boy born at just over 9 ounces