Every parent wonders if their child’s growth is on track. And at times — though they shouldn’t — they may even compare the size of their child with other children of the same age. Sometimes, questions may also arise due to other factors that affect the growth of your child.
A baby growth chart shows how your child is developing through projections of their height, weight, and head size. This then helps you and your doctor track their continuous development. On some occasions, these charts may provide an early indication if your child has a medical problem.
Pediatricians use a baby growth chart as a standard measure during regular physical checkups to identify whether or not your child is growing at the right pace, according to their own individual growth curve.
Every child is different, so a baby growth chart is a better way to measure proper development than comparing your child to others.
Girls and boys grow in different patterns and at different rates. For this reason, there are different growth charts for boys and girls.
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