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For parents, the 23-month-old boy's height and weight are important indicators to help assess the child's development. And for children to develop well, parents need to pay attention to building a suitable nutrition for their baby.
1. Weight of 23-month-old baby boy
How much does a 23-month-old boy weigh? On average, a 23-month-old boy weighs 12.0 kg. Babies are at risk of malnutrition if they weigh about 10.6kg and are malnourished if they weigh about 9.7kg or less. In contrast, the baby is at risk of obesity if the baby weighs about 13.4kg and is obese if the weight reaches 14.8kg or more.
How tall is a 23-month-old boy? At this stage, the baby's height is between 81.3 - 86.9cm, the average is 83.8cm.
If the child's height and weight are within the above standards, parents can rest assured that the child is developing well and meeting the standards.
2. Nutrition for 23-month-old boys
In order for children to develop well in height and weight, parents need to pay attention to the development of a nutritious diet for children in the 23-month-old period.
2.1 Groups of essential nutrients for children
The height and weight of a 23-month-old boy will increase steadily if parents fully supplement the following food groups for the child:
Cereals, green beans and legumes: Children should eat foods such as bread , cereals, rice, noodles, peas, mashed green beans,... about 4-6 servings/day; Fruits and vegetables: Parents should give children oranges, tangerines, green vegetables, peas, spinach, corn, pumpkin, carrots, pears, apples, mashed fruits,... with servings. about 4-6 servings/day; Dairy foods: Parents can give their children milk, yogurt or cheese to provide essential nutrients for the baby; Protein (meat, fish, poultry,...): To ensure adequate protein supply for children, parents should give children eggs, meat, fish, poultry, tofu,... with appropriate amounts.
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2.2 Children's meals during the day
The digestive and chewing system of a 23-month-old baby is quite complete. Children can eat flour, rice porridge, meat, eggs, ... Every day children eat 3 main meals and 1 snack. Each meal will be spaced about 3-4 hours apart. Meals are as follows:
Breakfast: Parents should give children a little more food and quality because it provides enough nutrition for children to be active throughout the morning; Mid-session: Parents can give their children the first snack. At this meal, you should only give your child a light meal with easily digestible food; Lunch: Parents should give children adequate food in terms of quality and quantity. After the child wakes up from nap, you can give him a snack; Dinner: At dinner, parents should give their children less breakfast and lunch, so they should eat foods that are easy to digest to help children sleep better. In addition, when children learn to eat rice, you should train them to chew well and swallow slowly for better digestion.
2.3 Notes when building a nutritional regimen for a 23-month-old boy
Choose healthy foods for children to grow well. Parents should not let children eat processed foods; If children do not want to drink milk, parents can give them dairy products similar to yogurt, cheese, ... to provide enough calcium and phosphorus for the baby; Give children more green leafy vegetables and fish with soft bones because they contain a lot of calcium; With new dishes, parents should check carefully before feeding their children and monitor children after eating to avoid the risk of allergies; Do not force children to eat to avoid psychological pressure on them, which can easily lead to anorexia. If the 23-month-old boy's height and weight are within the standard range, parents do not need to worry. In case the baby is slow to gain weight, slow to grow in height, ... parents can take the child to the doctor for advice on appropriate interventions.
