Does a Different Pattern Mean There's a Problem? Not necessarily. Doctors consider the growth charts along with a child's overall well-being, environment, and genetic background. For example: No.
So when the pediatrician whips out a growth chart and ranks baby's height and ... that means that out of a group of 100 girls her age, she's bigger than 24 of them and smaller than 75 of them.
Our growth charts show that European boys with DS are taller than corresponding American boys, whereas European girls with DS, although being lighter, have similar height to corresponding American ...