One of the ways health professionals evaluate a child’s health is to check whether he is growing normally. They do so by consulting a growth chart.
To do this at home, you will need to measure your child’s height, weight and head circumference.
You should measure your child on a regular basis to chart his growth over a long period of time and have a solid basis for comparison with his peers.
But remember that children do not grow at the same rate. Each of them develops at his own pace.
Growth chart for boys 0 to 36 months (height and weight)
Growth chart for boys 0 to 36 months (head circumference, height and weight)
Growth chart for boys 2 to 20 years of age
Growth chart for girls 0 to 36 months (head circumference, height and weight)
Growth chart for girls 0 to 36 months (height and weight)
Growth chart for girls 2 to 20 years old
Source: National Center for Health Statistics, United States
If you have any questions about your child’s growth chart, talk to a health professional.