Most kids steadily gain weight and grow quickly within the first few years of life. But in some cases, kids don’t meet these expected standards of growth. When this happens, it’s called “failure to thrive.” Doctors say children “fail to thrive” when they don’t gain weight as expected. Often, these kids also …
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Growth Charts
About Growth Charts Look at any class picture, and you’ll see kids of the same age in all shapes and sizes. Some kids look tiny next to their peers, while others literally stand head and shoulders above their classmates. As easy as it is to make these comparisons and to …
Growth and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old
You’re in for many changes! By midway through this year, most babies are walking and learning to talk. They’re turning into toddlers. By their second birthdays, most are losing that “baby” look. As toddlers get stronger and more capable, their rate of physical growth slows during this year. How Much …
Growth and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old
During the third year of life, most toddlers gain about 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) and grow about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 centimeters). They’re extremely active and mobile, and learning in very physical ways. They’re running around and exploring their world, and picking up new skills, like kicking …
Is My Baby Ready for Shoes?
My baby is 8 months old and already likes to stand with assistance. Is now the right time to get him used to wearing shoes? – Maria It’s exciting to see your baby getting ready for his first steps, but hold off on that first pair of tiny shoes until he …
Your Child’s Development: 2 Months
Your baby develops from head to toe — and in that order. That’s why babies can hold their heads up before they learn to walk, and can push up on their elbows before pushing up with their hands. Keeping this in mind can help you predict what your baby’s next big developmental …
Your Child’s Development: 6 Months
Notice your baby doing anything new? Big strides in development are happening this month. That’s because the left side of the brain is now “talking” to the right side of the brain. This means your baby may begin to rock back and forth to prepare for crawling by moving the …
Your Child’s Development: 9 Months
Nine-month-olds have a new understanding of the world. They learn that just because they can’t see mom or dad at a certain time doesn’t mean they don’t exist. So now, your baby may begin to miss you when you’re gone. This can lead to separation anxiety — distress at your departure. While this …
Your Child’s Development: Newborn
From the moment babies are born, they begin responding to the world around them. Their reactions — being calmed by a mother’s embrace or startled by a loud sound — are examples of normal infant development. Doctors use these milestones to tell whether a baby is developing as expected. There’s a wide range …
Your Child’s Growth
What Is Growth? From the moment parents greet their newborn, they watch the baby’s progress eagerly, anticipating every inch of growth and each new developmental milestone along the way. But how can they tell if their child is growing properly? Physical growth refers to the increases in height and weight and …