How Can You A Baby Is Smaller Than Average

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How Can You Tell A Baby Is Smaller Than Average


The growth of your baby is something almost every new parent is concerned about at one point or another--especially if it seems as if their baby is smaller than average. There are some ways you can find out for sure if your baby is in fact too small.

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  • Monitor your baby's growth on a growth chart. These charts are available through your doctor's office, in books and online. These charts are designed so you can mark your baby's height, weight and head circumference and determine his relative size. If your baby is in a low percentile, he's likely smaller than average.
  • Track your child's weight. If your baby hasn't gained weight over a period of three consecutive months, it might be a cause for concern.
  • Talk to your doctor and find out if your child has been labeled "Failure to Thrive." This just means that your baby hasn't been growing adequately over a certain period of time.
  • Look at your family's genetics. If some members are smaller than average, there's a chance that your baby could grow to be small as well. On the other hand, it's possible to have a small baby that grows into a very tall adult.
  • Watch other children that are the same age as your baby. This is not a completely accuratge gauge of developmental health, but it will likely tell you if your baby is smaller than his peers.
  • Keep an eye on your baby's clothing size. Just like adults, not all baby clothing is sized the same. But if your baby routinely wears clothes that are smaller than her age, it could be a sign that she's small.


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