Patient's question:
My baby is 3 years and 8 months old. He is 97 cm tall and weighs only 25 jin. His appetite is not big, and his intellectual activities are all normal. What are the developmental indicators for a 3-year-and-8-month-old baby?Doctor's answer:
Childhood is a critical period for growth and development. Weight and height are the most reflective indicators of a child's growth and development. Based on the current situation, an 8-month-old three-year-old child is only 97 cm tall and weighs 12.5 kilograms, slightly below the average height and weight. The child's daily food intake is relatively low, which may lead to developmental abnormalities caused by malnutrition. It is necessary to check blood tests, liver function, as well as the secretion of growth hormone and thyroid hormone to determine the cause of the slow growth. Nutritional supplementation should be strengthened, and more outdoor activities should be encouraged to promote growth and development.