Height and weight of children by age (TABLE)

The development of each baby is unique and unrepeatable, but according to experts, there are some standards. It's no wonder that parents are concerned about their baby's weight, their children's weight for age, whether their body mass index (BMI) is too high or too low, and whether their children are the right height for their age. Mostlyclothes for children are divided according to age, so if the child's weight is higher than expected, it is possible that a little bigger clothes will be needed. In order to make it easier for you to find out what weight and height your little one should be, and what is the size of the child's leg according to age, in this article we provide you with several tables. In addition, in the article you will find several tips on what to do if the height and weight of girls or boys do not meet the norm.

Weight and height chart for babies and children

First of all, you should know that the height and weight of girls are slightly different from boys, so pay attention to what gender is assigned in the table below. In addition, we encourage you to remember that these are only indicative numbers, so if your child's data is slightly different from the data presented in the tables, this does not mean that you need to worry. You can always talk to your family doctor about height, weight and BMI in your unique case.

Body Mass Index (BMI) A number that can signal an increased risk of developing serious diseases. BMI is the ratio of body weight to height. In order to be able to calculate the BMI of any person, indicators of weight in kilograms and height in meters are needed. BMI can be calculated by dividing weight by height squared. If your child's weight is 30 kg and height is 1.38 m, you should calculate as follows: 30:(1.38*1.38)=15.75. The resulting number is your child's body mass index. This number tells you if your offspring is at the right weight. A BMI that is too low signals underweight, and a BMI that is too high signals overweight or even obesity. Both underweight and overweight in your child increases the risk of various diseases such as anemia and osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, gall bladder disease or even cancer. Indicators of BMI norms for children are somewhat different from adults. A normal child's BMI is 13-21.-21.

In order to make it even clearer for parents, we also present a table of children's leg sizes by age. When choosing shoes or socks, of course, it is best to pay attention to the size of the insole, which is the length of the foot from the heel to the top of the toes. We remind you that this is only an indicative size of children's feet according to their age. Each person is very unique, so don't panic if your child's foot is a little bigger or smaller..

What should be the weight of the baby?

Here is a reference chart for baby's weight and height.

What to do if the child's weight or height does not match the norms?

First of all, we must remind you that these are only indicative numbers, so if they do not match your baby's or child's indicators, do not immediately panic. Offspring grow at different rates and there are cases when children are short or underweight for a long time and suddenly outgrow even their peers, while children who are too tall and slightly overweight for their age stop until their peers catch up. However, if you are worried about your child's health, we recommend that you consult your family doctor. Your child may be lacking certain nutrients, which can cause slower growth, or being overweight may simply be a slow metabolism.