Parents are a competitive bunch. So when the pediatrician whips out a growth chart and ranks baby's height and weight in percentiles, it's easy to wonder if something's wrong. But growth ...
Estimates are less accurate when parent heights are far from average and for children who are short for their age. Talk to your pediatrician if you're concerned about your child's height or growth.
The new charts will cover weight, height, body mass index (BMI) and head circumference for smaller children. Under the new guidelines, the previous weight-for-height chart will be replaced with a ...