Patient's question:
You, my baby just celebrated its first birthday, but its height is only 70 cm, and its weight is 17 jin. Is it a bit short? What kind of check-up should be done?Doctor's answer:
The height of a newborn baby is 50 centimeters. The first year is the fastest growth period, reaching 25 centimeters. The height increase in the first three months is the same as the height increase in the following nine months. A child's height should be around 75 centimeters. Height directly reflects a child's growth and development. If a baby's height is below the average for their age, it should be suspected that the baby may be underdeveloped, especially if it is more than two standard deviations below the normal age. You should find the cause.