As kids grow from grade-schoolers to preteens, there continues to be a wide range of “normal” regarding height, weight, and shape. Kids tend to get taller at a pretty steady pace, growing about 2.5 inches (6 to 7 centimeters) each year. When it comes to weight, kids gain about 4 …
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Should I Worry About the Way My Son Walks?
My 15-month-old son walks with his feet turned in. My pediatrician assured me that it’s normal and that he’ll outgrow it. But I’m still worried. Won’t walking this way hurt him? Will he be able to play sports? Isn’t there something that doctors can do to straighten out his stride? …
Your Baby’s Growth: 1 Month
Babies continue to grow quickly in both weight and length this month. How Much Will My Baby Grow? The first month of life was a period of rapid growth. Your baby will continue to grow at a similar rate, gaining about 1 to 1½ inches (2.5 to 3.8 centimeters) in …
Your Baby’s Growth: 10 Months
Your baby has grown by leaps and bounds in this first year of life, and more than doubled his or her birth weight. Is My Baby Growing Normally? Babies’ growth begins to slow as the first birthday approaches. Your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference have been measured since birth …
Your Baby’s Growth: 11 Months
Your baby has grown by leaps and bounds in this first year of life, and more than doubled his or her birth weight. Is My Baby Growing Normally? Babies’ growth begins to slow as the first birthday approaches. Your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference have been measured since birth …
Your Baby’s Growth: 12 Months
Your baby has grown by leaps and bounds in this first year of life, and more than doubled his or her birth weight. Is My Baby Growing Normally? Babies’ growth begins to slow as the first birthday approaches. Your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference have been measured since birth …
Your Baby’s Growth: 2 Months
Babies continue to grow quickly in weight and length this month. How Much Will My Baby Grow? The first two months of life were a period of rapid growth. Your baby will continue to grow at a similar rate, gaining about 1 to 1½ inches (2.5 to 3.8 centimeters) in …
Your Baby’s Growth: 3 Months
Most babies continue to grow in weight and length this month. How Much Will My Baby Grow? The first few months of life are a period of rapid growth. Your baby will gain about 1 to 1½ inches (2.5 to 3.8 centimeters) in length and 1½ to 2 pounds (681 …
Your Baby’s Growth: 4 Months
Babies this age continue to grow — in size, physical skills, and their ability to interact with the world. Many of the new skills they’re learning will come in handy for eating solid food. In fact, some time over the next few months, your baby may get that first taste …
Your Baby’s Growth: 5 Months
Babies this age continue to grow — in size, physical skills, and their ability to interact with the world. Many of the new skills they’re learning will come in handy for eating solid food. In fact, some time during this period, your baby may get that first taste of food …