Standards for height and weight of children - WHO data. What is the normal weight for a newborn? How much should a one-year-old baby weigh?
Parents and the local pediatrician should monitor the dynamics of weight gain monthly and record how much the child weighs at each stage of his development.
When going to the next appointment with the pediatrician, mothers of infants anxiously await new indicators of the baby’s weight and height. And then with special pride they tell all their relatives these important numbers. This is understandable, because before one year of age, children grow very quickly, tripling their weight and increasing their height by as much as 25 cm.
In the second year of life, weight gain slows down noticeably. This is mainly due to the significantly increased activity of the baby. Honing new motor skills for days on end, kids can go for several months without gaining anything. The same cannot be said about growth, not as rapidly as before, but still the baby is growing right before our eyes.
Parameters of a one-year-old baby
Data on the child’s weight and height are of interest to all mothers, especially those whose children differ from their peers. And if some stranger’s aunt mentions that the child doesn’t look a year old, the poor mother runs as fast as she can to make an appointment with the doctors and comes up with non-existent diagnoses.
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How can you tell if your child is behind in weight and height?
In Soviet times, a special formula was used to estimate the body weight of children after one year. According to it, the number of years lived by the baby had to be multiplied by 2, and then added 10. From 1.5 years, another 1 unit was added.
The imperfection of the method is that the calculations did not take into account the child’s height at all. Fitting into the norm, he could be thin or, on the contrary, plump.
More accurate data can be obtained with centile tables. In addition to the average weight and height values, you can find the indicators “low” and “very low”, “high” and “very high”, indicating the need to contact medical specialists. Thus, a 1-year-old boy weighs on average 9.6 kg, with a critical weight being less than 7.7 kg and more than 12 kg. The average body weight of one-year-old girls is 8.9 kg, with 7 kg and 11.5 being the lowest and highest values.
This is interesting! When children are born, they receive a body that is not entirely proportional. They also grow unequally: the fastest are those parts that are farther from the head (for example, the foot grows faster than the lower leg).
When calculating your weight, take your height into account
The height of a one-year-old human is in the range of 74-80 cm. But how much should he weigh? The optimal ratio of a child’s weight to his height can be found in the centile tables developed by WHO.
For example, how much should a baby weigh with a height of 80 cm: a weight from 9.2 to 11 kg will be optimal, values higher or lower are critical.
What does weight depend on?
An active, cheerful child who sleeps well and develops in accordance with his age does not owe anyone anything, no matter how much he weighs. But if you feel that something is wrong with your baby, you need to understand the reasons that influence weight gain.
Factors affecting weight
First of all, this is, of course, nutrition. If the child received the formula, he pleased his mother with a significant increase every month. Breastfed babies weigh less. With the introduction of complementary foods, this difference evens out.
Noticing that the baby tolerates new foods well, many parents “relax” and stop monitoring how much food the baby eats and whether it is appropriate for his age. Such inadequate feeding quickly leads to digestive problems and diseases of the internal organs.
Naturally, if the new “adult” food is given to the child correctly, is rich in proteins, and is well absorbed by the body, there will be no problems. Therefore, the main task of parents is to instill the right taste preferences in their child from the very beginning, where balanced nutrition comes at the same time, there is no place for sweets and harmful carbohydrates.
Genetics is also important. No matter how much you feed your baby, he will correspond to the parameters of his parents. If they were “skinny”, then the baby will weigh a little.
Why else may deviations from generally accepted parameters occur:
- digestive problems;
- external factors (poor sleep, climatic conditions, improperly organized care, mental stress);
- hormonal imbalances.
It is especially important to identify the causes of underweight or excess weight in the first year of life, when a rapidly growing body most needs useful elements. Therefore, parents and the local pediatrician should monitor the dynamics of weight gain monthly and record how much the child weighs at each stage.
Stereotypes are to blame
Those mothers whose children are underweight are especially worried. And even clearly understanding that this is an individual characteristic of the child, they no, no, look at the neighbor’s “butuz”, who weighs more and is noticeably taller than the child. And all because large sizes have been considered from time immemorial as a sign of health. As a result, a mother who is on a diet herself will persistently “fatten” her offspring, without thinking that being overweight can be even more dangerous than being underweight. But they really begin to think about this problem only during adolescence, when eating habits are already very difficult to change.
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Another stereotype teaches kids from childhood that food is a holiday. Giving something tasty to calm or please the child, parents themselves do not notice how they are cultivating a cult of food in him, believing that in this way they are showing love and care.
What are the dangers of being underweight and overweight?
Meanwhile, deviations from average body weight norms can lead to significant health problems.
Overweight children, like overweight adults, have digestive problems and increased blood pressure. In addition, heart and urolithiasis may appear, and the load on the fragile spine increases.
Underweight is no less dangerous. It leads to weakened immunity, anemia, and even delayed growth and development. A baby who weighs little may get tired quickly and lag behind his peers in mental abilities.
How to get your weight back to normal
Medical problems can be resolved by a doctor after a thorough examination. In other cases, parents must cope on their own.
About food culture
First, you need to establish a eating routine. You can deviate from the selected time, but no more than 15-20 minutes. The “little ones” will begin to produce gastric juice correctly and have a healthy appetite, and the “strong ones” will stop snacking on empty carbohydrates.
A 1 year old baby should eat 5 times a day every 3-4 hours. If he is still a baby, then his day ends with mother's milk. Breastfeeding at this age is not so much nutritional as it is soothing.
By the age of one year, children already have enough teeth to chew small pieces, so there is no need to constantly grind food with a blender.
Secondly, nothing should distract the baby during the meal; refrain from watching cartoons and other entertainment.
If a child refuses a product, replace it with another that is equivalent in terms of nutrients and vitamins.
Thirdly, teach proper, balanced nutrition. This means you need to control how much the baby eats and what benefits the food can bring. From one year onwards, the total amount of food should be about 1000 ml, where breakfast and dinner take up a quarter of the volume, lunch - 35%, and afternoon snack - 15%. The energy value of a daily meal is 1300 kcal.
How to feed a “little one”
No matter how old your offspring is, he has the right not to want to eat. Respect this right and never force feed your baby. Instead of benefit, you will cause psychological trauma to the little man.
By the age of one year, your own food preferences may appear; take them into account when planning your menu.
Find any reasons during the meal to praise your child, for example, for eating quickly. Even if this is not entirely true, say that it is faster than yesterday, but praise it. Moreover, refrain from comments and reproaches.
Let your baby use the spoon independently. Yes, then he will have to clean and wash, but he will be interested in eating, and soon he will be able to handle even liquid food.
Problems with weight are most often far-fetched and are more likely associated with the fears of the mother herself. Yes, this indicator of the baby’s health should be under control, but his well-being and mood are much more important.
Every mother knows that after birth in a children's clinic, doctors measure the height and weight of her baby every month. The indicators must be recorded in the medical record and analyzed. Thus, doctors have clear dynamics of the baby’s development in two main parameters. What's the point of these measurements? Anthropometric data of children helps to diagnose various diseases and pathologies at the early stages of their development.
From birth, it is important to monitor the dynamics of the baby’s height and weight.Calculator
Height and weight indicators for children - why are they needed?
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There are generally accepted standards for height and weight for each age. Any deviation from these standards becomes the first alarm bell, signaling that something is wrong with the baby. Doctors determine a failure if, despite good nutrition, the baby does not gain weight well. This can be a signal of developing anemia, rickets, diseases of the endocrine system and immunodeficiency. Too short height can be a consequence of a lack of growth hormone in the child's body. Excess weight with a moderate diet will be a reason to check the functioning of the thyroid gland and adrenal glands.
Each child develops individually, so small deviations from the norm are acceptable. Significant changes in these two indicators that are uncharacteristic for children will help doctors not only know that there is a problem, but also indicate where to look for it. Timely diagnosis helps to prescribe therapy on time and avoid consequences.
Which tables should we refer to - domestic pediatrics or WHO?
Until the early 90s, when measuring indicators, doctors relied on the old standards that had previously been adopted by the WHO. At this time, the World Health Organization carefully studied outdated standards and came to disappointing conclusions.
It turned out that many anthropometric standards were greatly overestimated. Based on these data, medical specialists in many countries could draw incorrect conclusions about developmental delays in children. The consequence of this was the supplementary feeding of children with formula, which as a result could provoke obesity.
In parallel with WHO standards, Russia practiced the use of domestic charts, which were compiled on the basis of statistical data in our country. The data in them turned out to be more accurate and helped to make fewer mistakes. In 1993, WHO conducted a series of statistical analyzes and updated anthropometric data for children. They set new standards that remain relevant to this day.
Features of the first year of a boy's life
Everyone knows that the first years of life are the most important for a baby. They are the ones who predetermine its further development. In the period up to one year, the child grows at an incredible speed at which the human body never develops again (see also:). It is extremely important for parents to take responsibility for the baby’s health during this period - both physical and emotional. Experts divide the age of a baby up to 1 year into two periods:
- neonatal period;
- infant period.
The first lasts exactly 28 days from the date of birth, and the second replaces it and ends exactly at one year old. The most difficult period is considered to be the newborn period, because babies are born with not yet fully formed internal organs and tissues.
In the first days after birth, pediatricians pay attention not only to weight and height, but also to the general health of the baby
These 28 days will be spent by the little life adapting to the big world and the final formation of its fragile organism. Pediatricians during the newborn period pay special attention not only to height and weight, but also to coordination, motor functions, fine motor skills, skin condition, and social activity.
Weight standards for boys up to one year old
Age, months Body weight, kg Very low Short Norm High Very tall Newborn 2,1 2,5 3,4 4,4 5 1 2,9 3,4 4,1 5,8 6,6 2 3,8 4,3 4,9 7 8 3 4,4 5 5,6 8 9 4 4,9 5,6 6,3 8,7 9,7 5 5,3 6 6,8 9,3 10,4 6 5,7 6,4 7,4 9,8 10,9 7 5,9 6,7 8,1 10,3 11,4 8 6,2 6,9 8,5 10,7 11,9 9 6,4 7,1 8,9 11 12,3 10 6,6 7,4 9,5 11,4 12,7 11 6,8 7,6 10,1 11,7 13 12 6,9 7,7 10,6 12 13,3 The smaller the child, the faster he gains weight (as a percentage), and by the first year of life a boy can weigh from 8 to 13 kilograms (see also:)
The table shows the average values. Low and high body weight is not critical, since it depends on many factors, among which a special place is given to living conditions, genetic predisposition and type of diet. When coefficients deviate greatly from normal, specialists may order studies to exclude developmental pathologies.
Baby growth up to one year
According to experts, the baby should grow by 25 cm in the first year, but this figure is highly averaged. It is influenced by a combination of the following factors:
- Nutrition. If the baby receives the required amount of nutrients and microelements, he will grow in accordance with generally accepted standards.
- Heredity. Naturally, tall and large parents also have slightly larger children, and they can gain more in height than their peers.
- Pathologies and diseases. This factor can slow down growth. As we mentioned above, a lack of growth hormone, rickets or anemia can slow down the baby’s development.
If a child has a complete and balanced diet, he grows and develops in accordance with generally accepted standards
Normal height for a male child under 12 months of age is presented in the table:
Age, months Height, indicators in cm Very low Short Norm High Very tall Newborn 44,2 46,1 49,9 53,7 55,6 1 48,9 50,8 54,7 58,6 60,6 2 52,4 54,4 58,4 62,4 64,4 3 55,3 57,3 61,4 65,5 67,6 4 57,6 59,7 63,9 68 70,1 5 59,6 61,7 65,9 70,1 72,2 6 61,2 63,3 67,6 71,9 74 7 62,6 64,8 69,3 73,5 75,7 8 64 66,2 70,6 75 77,2 9 65,2 67,5 72 76,5 78,7 10 66,4 68,7 73,3 77,9 80,1 11 67,6 69,9 74,5 79,2 81,5 12 68,6 71 75,7 80,5 82,9 Child development from 1 to 10 years
Over the course of ten years, a child's body undergoes amazing changes. He switches to a full-fledged adult diet, his body begins to prepare for the difficult adolescence period and hormonal explosions.
The older the child, the less stringent the standards for his anthropometric parameters become. During this period, genetics begins to strongly manifest itself, which causes deviations from the norm.
Weight indicators
A boy’s body weight is a labile indicator that quickly responds to changes: nutrition, physical activity, diseases accompanied by weight gain or weight loss. WHO has created special child development charts up to the age of 10, according to which children must fall into the so-called “corridor” of indicators - in this case, the baby develops correctly.
Weight table for boys under 10 years of age:
Age Body weight, kg Very low Short Norm High Very tall 1 year 6,9 7,7 9,6 12 13,3 1 year 3 months 7,4 8,3 10,3 12,8 14,3 1.5 years 7,8 8,8 10,9 13,7 15,3 1 year 9 months 8,2 9,2 11,5 14,5 16,2 2 years 8,6 9,7 12,2 15,3 17,1 2 years 3 months 9 10,1 12,7 16,1 18,1 2.5 years 9,4 10,5 13,3 16,9 19 2 years 9 months 9,7 10,9 13,8 17,6 19,9 3 years 10 11,3 14,3 18,3 20,7 3 years 3 months 10,3 11,6 14,8 19 21,6 3.5 years 10,6 12 15,3 19,7 22,4 3 years 9 months 10,9 12,4 15,8 20,5 23,3 4 years 11,2 12,7 16,3 21,2 24,2 4 years 3 months 11,5 13,1 16,8 21,9 25,1 4.5 years 11,8 13,4 17,3 22,7 26 4 years 9 months 12,1 13,7 17,8 23,4 26,9 5 years 12,4 14,1 18,3 24,2 27,9 5.5 years 13,3 15 19,4 25,5 29,4 6 years 14,1 15,9 20,5 27,1 31,5 6.5 years 14,9 16,8 21,7 28,9 33,7 7 years 15,7 17,7 22,9 30,7 36,1 8 years 17,3 19,5 25,4 34,7 41,5 9 years 18,8 21,3 28,1 39,4 48,2 10 years 20,4 23,2 31,2 45 56,4 Children of the same age cannot have the same weight (everyone has different genetics, nutrition, physical activity, health), but there is a weight table in which everyone should fall into the “corridor”
Growth indicators
A stable parameter of a child's development is height. It determines both the length of the body and the formation of systems and functions of the body, the increase in size of organs. This indicator is considered the best criterion for determining the child’s health status. A slow increase in the length of the skeleton contributes to a decrease in the rate of development of the brain, muscles, etc.
Indicators for a child aged 1 to 10 years are presented in the table:
Age Height, indicators in cm Very low Short Average High Very tall 1 year 68,6 71 75,7 80,5 82,9 1 year 3 months 71,6 74,1 79,1 84,2 86,7 1.5 years 74,2 76,9 82,3 87,7 90,4 1 year 9 months 76,5 79,4 85,1 90,9 93,8 2 years 78,7 81,7 87,8 93,9 97 2 years 3 months 79,9 83,1 89,6 96,1 99,3 2.5 years 81,7 85,1 91,9 98,7 102,1 2 years 9 months 83,4 86,9 94,1 101,2 104,8 3 years 85 88,7 96,1 103,5 107,2 3 years 3 months 86,5 90,3 98 105,7 109,5 3.5 years 88 91,9 99,9 107,8 111,7 3 years 9 months 89,4 93,5 101,6 109,8 113,9 4 years 90,7 94,9 103,3 111,7 115,9 4 years 3 months 92,1 96,4 105 113,6 117,9 4.5 years 93,4 97,8 106,7 115,5 119,9 4 years 9 months 94,7 99,3 108,3 117,4 121,9 5 years 96,1 100,7 110 119,2 123,9 5.5 years 98,7 103,4 112,9 122,4 127,1 6 years 101,2 106,1 116 125,8 130,7 6.5 years 103,6 108,7 118,9 129,1 134,2 7 years 105,9 111,2 121,7 132,3 137,6 8 years 110,3 116 127,3 138,6 144,2 9 years 114,5 120,5 132,6 144,6 150,6 10 years 118,7 125 137,8 150,5 156,9 By observing the dynamics of a child’s growth, it is possible to provide adequate criteria for assessing his health.
How does a boy develop from 11 to 18 years old?
The period of puberty for children is difficult: secondary sexual characteristics develop, hormones are actively produced, voice changes, bones stretch, enlargement of the penis and scrotum. Boys gain weight more rapidly due to increased muscle mass.
Under the influence of hormones, the child does not control his mood. Between 11 and 12 the first changes in the body begin. At 13, 14, 15, teenagers are at the peak of a hormonal explosion. By the age of 16-17, and for some only by the age of 18, the situation gradually stabilizes.
Teenage weight dynamics
A teenager's body weight should be monitored in the same way as the average weight of a small child. Nutrition during this period should be as varied and nutritious as possible. The child’s body is being rebuilt, which means it needs more “bricks” for such construction.
At 11-13 years old, adolescents' metabolic process accelerates; at 14-16 years old, changes in weight are possible due to hormonal changes. By the age of 17-18, body weight remains at a set level and can increase/decrease depending on physical condition, nutrition and exercise.
The weight parameters are shown below:
Age Body weight, kg Very low Short Average High Very tall 11 years 26 28 34,9 44,9 51,5 12 years 28,2 30,7 38,8 50,6 58,7 13 years 30,9 33,8 43,4 56,8 66 14 years 34,3 38 48,8 63,4 73,2 15 years 38,7 43 54,8 70 80,1 16 years 44 48,3 61 76,5 84,7 17-18 years old 49,3 54,6 66,3 80,1 87,8 It is worth remembering that under the influence of hormones during this period, sudden changes in weight are possible, up to exhaustion or obesity. Such problems should be addressed to specialists, because regular diets or overfeeding will not help.
During the first year of the baby's life, the mother and him should visit the pediatrician monthly. This must be done in order to know whether the child is developing correctly. The doctor mainly pays attention to indicators such as height and weight. Deviations may indicate a developmental delay in the baby.
How much should a 1 year old child weigh?
It is influenced by a huge number of factors. First of all, it is heredity. Slender and short parents rarely have a large baby. There are some standards that determine the height and weight of a baby at a certain age. The data is indicative only. Deviations should be alarming, but are not necessarily evidence of a child’s illness.
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Each baby is unique. It can develop on its own schedule. Quite often it happens that a child maintains the same weight and height for a long time, and then in just a few months overtakes his peers.
When should you worry?
Nutrition and genetics play a huge role in a child’s development. If a mother was plump as a child and turned into a slender princess as a teenager, her daughter will most likely experience the same. But if a child of thin parents begins to rapidly gain weight, there is something to think about.
The cause of excess weight may be a child's great love for sweets. Parents should monitor the nutrition of a child older than one year. By this age, the child becomes more independent. He can take the candy when mom doesn't notice.
Excessive thinness should also be a warning sign. In this case, the first thing you should rely on is not a table at all. A combination of factors can become an impetus for action. It's not just weight. If your baby doesn’t eat well, sleeps little and leads a sedentary lifestyle, you should seek help from a pediatrician.
Hormonal disbalance
It often happens that a child looks much older than his peers. At the same time, the body mass index remains normal. For example, a child is 1 year old, and his height and weight correspond to a three-year-old baby. The cause of this situation may be hormonal imbalance. Only a specialist can prescribe competent treatment.
Problems with hormones can also cause developmental delays in the baby. At the same time, it may not reach up to 65 cm.
The baby is overweight
Children who are bottle-fed often have increased body weight. The problem is solved when the mother stops giving the baby formula. Good nutrition and active walks do their job. After a year, the baby begins to gain weight quite slowly, but his growth increases at a rapid pace.
When breastfeeding, excess weight is very rare. The exception is the genetic factor. If the parents have a large body weight, then the child will not be small. Increased body weight in a breastfed baby can also appear when he has not developed nervous system control over the gastrointestinal tract. In this case, the child can eat almost without interruption.
Should I worry?
Most problems with weight and height are far-fetched. Parents always think that the baby is malnourished or is lagging behind his peers in development. In fact, the doctor will tell you how much a child should weigh at 1 year. If, according to a specialist, the baby is developing absolutely normally, then there should be no cause for concern.
You cannot show your love for a child through food. Many parents, in order to please their baby, begin to offer him cakes and sweets from a very early age. Meanwhile, these products not only contribute to rapid weight gain, but can also cause an allergic reaction. When a child is 1 year old, his nutrition should be complete and correct. For sweets, the baby should only eat dried fruits and homemade cookies.
The child refuses to eat
There are often cases when the baby completely refuses to eat. There can be many reasons for this. For example, illness, teething or simple whims. The result may be weight loss. For full development, a small person must eat well. The child weight table given at the beginning of the article shows what body weight a one-year-old baby should have.
Difficulties also arise when the temperaments of mother and child do not match. Parents strive to feed their child as soon as possible so they can start doing household chores. The child is not always happy with this. He may deliberately chew food slowly or hold food in his mouth for a long time. The first thing mom needs to do is calm down. Under no circumstances should you force your baby to eat. The result may be a complete refusal to eat.
Many mothers with a developed imagination, who know how much a child should weigh at 1 year old, come up with interesting tricks to feed their child. For a baby who already knows how to chew, you can offer food laid out in the shape of your favorite characters. The sausage can be cut into an octopus shape. Such food will definitely arouse the child’s interest, and he will eat every last crumb.
Fresh air is the key to successful development
Young children are very dependent on their environment. 1 year of life is fundamental. At this time, the child’s immunity is formed, as well as his life preferences. At a very early age, parents should develop in their child a love for nature and the world around him. Daily walks in the fresh air should become an essential element of development.
Almost all mothers know how much a child should weigh at 1 year. But not everyone understands how much time a child should spend outdoors. It is necessary to plan a walk based on weather conditions. In summer you can walk as much as you like. In winter, a few hours in the fresh air will be enough.
It is necessary to postpone going outside only if the baby is sick. The first contraindication is high temperature. You should not go outside in wet weather if your child is coughing. Sunny weather will only benefit the baby.
The street is a great place for fun games and development. When going for a walk, be sure to take your favorite toys and a ball with you. Let the baby frolic to his heart's content!
Doing morning exercises
The growth of a child at 1 year of age largely depends on his physical activity. Parents from an early age should teach their child to do simple exercises that contribute not only to the physical, but also to the mental development of the little person. He becomes more mobile and active.
Experts have developed a special set of exercises that children over one year old can do without much difficulty with the help of their parents. Exercise includes bending and straightening your arms, squats, exercises with a gymnastic stick, etc. Dr. Komarovsky also approves of morning exercises. A 1-year-old child happily performs exercises with his parents. Kids especially enjoy activities with a special gymnastic ball. Exercises perfectly train children’s sense of balance and also have a positive effect on the development of the spine. All exercises should be performed very carefully so that the child does not get injured.
Each child lives according to his own individual growth and weight program. However, there are statistics that give an idea of what the average weight of children is. Also, there are recommendations from doctors offering optimal values for height, weight, and their ratio.
We compared the data obtained statistically and the recommendations of doctors, it turned out that they practically coincide with a difference not exceeding 3%.
So, the data given in the table are the optimal values for the height and weight of the child. Please note that the values are slightly different for boys and girls.
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| Birth | 3,60 | 50,0 | 3,40 | 49,5 | 0 |
| 1 month | 4,45 | 54,5 | 4,15 | 53,5 | 1 |
| 2 months | 5,25 | 58,0 | 4,90 | 56,8 | 2 |
| 3 months | 6,05 | 61,0 | 5,50 | 59,3 | 3 |
| 4 months | 6,70 | 63,0 | 6,15 | 61,5 | 4 |
| 7,30 | 65,0 | 6,65 | 63,4 | 5 | |
| 6 months | 7,90 | 67,0 | 7,20 | 65,3 | 6 |
| 7 months | 8,40 | 68,7 | 7,70 | 66,9 | 7 |
| 8 months | 8,85 | 70,3 | 8,10 | 68,4 | 8 |
| 9 months | 9,25 | 71,7 | 8,50 | 70,0 | 9 |
| 10 months | 9,65 | 73,0 | 8,85 | 71,3 | 10 |
| 11 months | 10,0 | 74,3 | 9,20 | 72,6 | 11 |
| year + month | weight | height | weight | height | months |
| 1 year exactly | 10,3 | 75,5 | 9,5 | 73,8 | 12 |
| 1 year, 1 month | 10,6 | 76,8 | 9,8 | 75,0 | 13 |
| 1 year, 2 months | 10,9 | 78,0 | 10,1 | 76,1 | 14 |
| 1 year, 3 months | 11,1 | 79,0 | 10,3 | 77,2 | 15 |
| 1 year, 4 months | 11,3 | 80,0 | 10,6 | 78,3 | 16 |
| 1 year, 5 months | 11,5 | 81,0 | 10,8 | 79,3 | 17 |
| 1 year, 6 months | 11,7 | 82,0 | 11,0 | 80,3 | 18 |
| 1 year, 7 months | 11,9 | 83,0 | 11,2 | 81,3 | 19 |
| 1 year, 8 months | 12,1 | 83,9 | 11,4 | 82,2 | 20 |
| 1 year, 9 months | 12,2 | 84,7 | 11,6 | 83,1 | 21 |
| 1 year, 10 months | 12,4 | 85,6 | 11,7 | 84,0 | 22 |
| 1 year, 11 months | 12,3 | 86,4 | 11,9 | 84,9 | 23 |
| year + month | weight | height | weight | height | months |
| 2 years exactly | 12,7 | 87,3 | 12,1 | 85,8 | 24 |
| 2 years, 1 month | 12,8 | 88,1 | 12,2 | 86,7 | 25 |
| 2 years, 2 months | 13,0 | 88,9 | 12,4 | 87,5 | 26 |
| 2 years, 3 months | 13,1 | 89,7 | 12,5 | 88,4 | 27 |
| 2 years, 4 months | 13,2 | 90,3 | 12,7 | 89,2 | 28 |
| 2 years, 5 months | 13,4 | 91,1 | 12,9 | 90,0 | 29 |
| 2 years, 6 months | 13,5 | 91,8 | 13,0 | 90,7 | 30 |
| 2 years, 7 months | 13,6 | 92,6 | 13,1 | 91,4 | 31 |
| 2 years, 8 months | 13,8 | 93,2 | 13,3 | 92,1 | 32 |
| 2 years, 9 months | 13,9 | 93,8 | 13,4 | 92,9 | 33 |
| year + month | weight | height | weight | height | months |
| 2 years, 10 months | 14,0 | 94,4 | 13,6 | 93,6 | 34 |
| 2 years, 11 months | 14,2 | 95,0 | 13,7 | 94,2 | 35 |
| 3 years exactly | 14,3 | 95,7 | 13,9 | 94,8 | 36 |
How to use the table
How much should a child weigh? In the left column we look for a line with the text 1 year. On the right will be the weight in kilograms (boy 10,300 / girl 9,500) and height (75.5 / 73.8) in centimeters.Weight estimate
A child’s weight deviation within 6-7% of those indicated in the table is the absolute norm.
A greater weight deviation of up to 12-14% indicates a tendency to be overweight or underweight.
A weight deviation of more than 12-14% indicates slight overweight or underweight.
A weight deviation of more than 20-25% indicates overweight or underweight; perhaps in this case, a small nutritional correction, carried out exclusively on the recommendation of a doctor, will be useful.
For a more accurate weight assessment, use our or professional centile tables, or.
Growth Estimate
A deviation in a child’s height within 3% of those indicated in the table is the absolute norm.
If the growth deviation is more than 10%, it makes sense to consult a doctor.
For a more accurate assessment of growth, use ours.
Adequate assessment of the child's height and weight
In general, the normal indicators are different for each child. In approximately 10% of children, weight and height indicators will be outside the proposed assessment limits and for them this will be the norm.
You should monitor your child's weight first of all in order to detect any nutritional problems in time. For example, if a child suddenly stops gaining weight or loses it for no apparent reason, this is an indication that some problems have arisen. Thus, for a complete analysis, it is necessary to know the background weight and height of a particular child.
Monitoring weight and weight gain also helps to assess the optimal nutrition for the child: switch to a certain diet, switch to a new formula, normalize the consumption of porridge.
When assessing the weight of newborns, it must be remembered that during the first week of a child’s life, natural weight loss of 5-8% is normal.
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Monitoring a child's weight and height is a necessary monitoring of his development. These seemingly elementary indicators can indicate various deviations in physical and mental development. A year is a rather important period of active work of a child’s body. During this period, monitoring the correct development of the baby is very important.
In the first year of life, the baby's weight and his height measured every month, and then annually. If there are serious deviations from the norm, the pediatrician will give recommendations on the behavior of parents in this case.
- Normal weight and height at one year of age
- When should you sound the alarm?
- Conclusion
Normal weight and height for one year
The World Health Organization has compiled a special table that shows Height and weight standards for one-year-old boys and girls:
Experts unanimously say that in fact the minimum height and weight indicators for children are actually higher, and only a few grow to the maximum value. This table provides such variations to reassure parents, as well as for the freedom of the developing organism.
In the first year The normal growth of the baby increases, as a rule, by 20-27 centimeters. In the first six months, the baby grows by 15 centimeters, and catches up with the rest of the indicators in the next six months.
Pediatricians call a baby who reaches 71 centimeters a year short, and a child with 91 centimeters tall.
If the child’s indicators are between the minimum and maximum values, then this is absolutely normal and in this situation there is no need to do anything.
How to correctly calculate the norm?
To control the proper development of your child, it is enough to know some special formulas.
For example, there is a formula that determines the average height of a baby in the future. In order to calculate it correctly, you should add together the height indicators of the child’s parents and divide the final number by two. To the resulting number you need to add 5 centimeters for a boy or 2 centimeters for a girl.
For example:
Mom is 160 centimeters, dad is 187 centimeters. What will your son be like as an adult?
(160 + 187) : 2 + 5 ≈ 178 centimeters
This is not an axiom, but just an approximate calculation. Naturally, the child’s height is unlikely to be exactly the same as in the example, but this is quite possible data.
To determine its current growth rates, there is a slightly different formula. We multiply the boy's age by 5 (this is the average annual increase) and add another 75 centimeters (the average growth rate for a one-year-old). This formula is relevant for parents who already have adult children.
If you want to know the weight of a child at a certain age, then you need to find out the weight of the parents at the same age and divide their sum by two. The result will be the approximate weight of the baby.
When should you sound the alarm?
Weight and height- very important indicators in monitoring the baby’s development. If there is a significant deviation in one direction or another, you should consult a specialist for advice. After all, this most likely indicates some kind of malfunction in the body. They can be corrected and for this purpose a special diet and daily routine are introduced.
In those children who grow slowly, skeletal muscles, brain and myocardium may develop poorly. This will affect both the mental development of the child and his appearance.
Anorexia and obesity in children have no less impact on the body than deviations in growth rates. When the weight of a one-year-old baby reaches more than 15 kilograms or is below 7 kilograms, then a mandatory consultation with a doctor is necessary. If the baby weighs more than 20 and less than 5 kilograms, then parents urgently need to sound the alarm.
It is necessary to monitor the child monthly. He should gain from 300 to 600 grams in one month and grow by 1-3 centimeters. If there is no increase in weight or height, then you should not panic, but just need to see a doctor.
First of all, heredity has a direct influence on a child’s weight and height.. As a rule, genetics makes itself felt only at the age of three years. You should focus on the indicators of the child’s mother and father at the same age.
Also, the mother’s habits during pregnancy can affect the child’s performance. It has long been proven that women who smoke and drink alcohol often give birth to children who are significantly delayed in their development. An important factor is the mother’s intake of vitamins during pregnancy. It is thanks to the beneficial substances, vitamins and microelements that enter the body of a pregnant woman that the healthy beginnings of her baby are born.
Nowadays, for normal development, a child needs such products, How:
- milk and fermented milk products;
- fish and meat;
- cereals, cereals;
- eggs;
- fruits;
- greenery;
- vegetables;
- fats of various origins;
- clean water and fruit compotes.
Parents should be extremely careful when it comes to feeding their child. You should provide your baby with a balanced diet and not overload the little body with a large assortment of dishes. A new product is always introduced into the baby’s diet very gradually. It is recommended to start with one teaspoon and within a week increase the portion to the full norm at a certain age. In this case, you need to carefully monitor the child’s condition for allergies or other troubles.
The hormones of the pancreas, thyroid gland and adrenal glands are responsible for the weight and growth of the baby.
Here are some interesting facts about child development:
Conclusion
If the child develops normally, then the child’s weight at 1 year and his weight are not so important.
If a one-year-old baby walks independently, or at least walks hand in hand with adults, stands on his own without support, perfectly understands requests and speaks a few words, eats well and sleeps peacefully, then this is a completely normally developed baby. There is absolutely nothing to worry about.