subject: Why You Should Not Be Alarmed About Your Child's Growth [print this page] I am yet to meet a mom or dad that is not eager to track the progress of their childs growth from the day they are brought home from the hospital. If only I had a dime for every time that I have heard 'My baby is in the 99th percentile for height and weight'. It seems to be a contest to track the growth of ones own kid vs. kids of the same age. Parents just want to be sure that their child is growing normally.
It is important to remember that normal is simply a relative term. Not two kids will grow and develop at exactly the same rate. Each one has a different set of genes and on top of that they are all predestined to be a different shape and size. Some kids grow at a steady pace from birth until the day they stop growing while others go through growth spurts at different times of their development.
That being said it is still important to keep track of your childs growth and if you feel concerned then you should definitely talk it over with their pediatrician.
The first year of your childs growth is probably the most exciting. They change so rapidly during this time that you can notice changes from week to week. During this year it is normal for a baby to grow up to ten inches in length and actually weigh three times more than they did when they were born. It's a good thing we do not grow this quickly for our entire lives because if we did then we might be so tall that our heads would get hit by jumbo jets, flying past.
After this first year parents often become concerned because the growth rate and appetite decreases by a very large amount. There is no reason to be alarmed because this is totally normal. During the next 2 years a growth of about 2 inches per year is in the normal range.
All parents want their kids to grow healthy and to eat foods that are good for them. On the contrary, most kids could care less about this. If you are worried that your child is not eating enough then there are a couple of herbs that can help to increase their appetite. Emblica officinalis can be used to help your child gain weight by allowing their bodies to synthesize proteins better and help their metabolism to be healthier. Borago officinalis, Trigonella foenum-graecum and Ginger help your child to grow and develop better while stimulating their appetites. Talk to your doctor about these so that you can be sure they don't react with other medications he/she might prescribe.
by: Dee Braun
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