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Child growth chart helps you to know clearly about the child's physical development status. This is really one of the great tools to help you take better care of your children. more comprehensive.
1. What is a growth chart?
At each health check for the child, the doctor or nurse will measure the child's height, weight and head circumference. Then mark those numbers on the average chart for children of the same age and sex. Based on the results above, you will know which percentile your baby is in (updated chart includes both breastfed and formula fed babies).
For example, if your doctor tells you that your 12-month-old daughter is in the 75th percentile for weight, that means 75% of 12-month-old girls are at or below the same weight as your baby. and 25% of children have more weight. The higher the percentage, the older your child is compared to other children of the same age.
Growth chart shows the total growth of a child at a particular age. For example, the height chart of a 2-year-old girl shows the range from the lowest to the tallest. If your 2-year-old daughter is in the 50th percentile, that means she's right in the middle and is the average height for her age.
Parents sometimes worry unnecessarily about these percentages. Percentage ratings on growth charts are not the same as school grades. A lower percentage rating doesn't mean something's wrong with your child.
Assume both parents are shorter than average and their children grow up to be the same size. It is perfectly normal for that child to always rank low in height and weight.
Biểu đồ tăng trưởng cho thấy toàn bộ sự phát triển của trẻ ở một độ tuổi cụ thể
Percentage measurements are a general guide to help you and your doctor assess your toddler's development. It is important that a child's development is still progressing. Your doctor will check that your baby is growing at the right rate.
Remember that every child develops at a different rate. Genetics, activity level, health problems and nutrition are just some of the factors that can affect a child's growth.
2. How to measure your child's indicators
Each Kg can also make a significant difference in where the child falls on the chart, so the child will be measured very carefully. The doctor or nurse takes three measurements as follows:
Weight
The doctor weighs the child by sitting or lying down on a scale (traditional or electronic) or by standing on an upright scale, if the child can stand on his own. Children will have to take off their shoes and coat. The measurement is usually given in kilograms, and then your doctor will tell you how much your baby weighs.
Trẻ tự đứng trên cân để kiểm tra chỉ số cân nặng cơ thể
Height
If the child is still not able to stand on his own, the doctor will measure the height of the child from the top of the head to the bottom of the heel while the child is lying down. Some doctors use a special device that measures when a child's head and feet can move for accurate results. If the child is able to stand, the doctor will measure the child's height when the child stands up.
Head circumference
To measure a child's head circumference, the doctor will place a measuring coil in the place of the child's head - where the largest head circumference is.
Why is toddler head circumference important? because a child's brain development is reflected in the size of his skull.
Therefore, if the baby's brain is not growing and developing is not stable, the baby's head circumference may not increase as usual. On the other hand, if head circumference grows too quickly, it could be a sign of a problem like hydrocephalus (a buildup of fluid in the brain). Both of these problems are rare in children, but very dangerous.
In addition, you can monitor the child's development by:
Measure the child's weight:. If the child does not stand up on his own, pick him up and place him on the scale. Write down that number. Then put the baby down and you step on the scale alone. Add up your weight and subtract yours to get your baby's approximate weight. Next, measure the child's height: Lay the child down and stretch the tape measure from the top of the head to the bottom of the heel. Although there may be a slight deviation from the doctor's measurement, this measurement is relatively accurate. To measure your child's head circumference, wrap a soft headband around the child's head just above the eyebrows and forehead. The goal is to measure the child's head at the point where it has its greatest circumference.
Có nhiều cách để bạn kiểm tra và theo dõi các chỉ số phát triển của trẻ
After you take these measurements, calculate the child's growth percentage and then locate the child on the chart to find out how his or her growth compares with peers. And if you are curious about your child's height as an adult, you can also use the growth chart to calculate it.
For children to be healthy and develop well, it is necessary to have a nutritious diet in terms of quantity and quality balance. If children are not provided with adequate and balanced nutrients, it will lead to diseases of excess or lack of nutrients, which adversely affect the comprehensive development of children in terms of physical, mental and motor skills.
Parents should supplement their children with supportive products containing lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, and B vitamins to help fully meet their child's nutritional needs. At the same time, these essential vitamins also support digestion, enhance nutrient absorption, help improve anorexia, and help children eat well.
Parents can learn more:
Signs of zinc deficiency in children
Micronutrient deficiency and failure to gain weight in children
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Reference source: babycenter.com
