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    Normal Growth

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    What is considered a normal growth rate?

    Normal growth is grouped in a range that pediatricians use to see how a child is growing. Here are some average height and weight ranges, based on growth charts developed by the CDC.

    Age

    Height - Females

    (in inches)

    Height - Males

    (in inches)

    Weight - Females

    (in pounds)

    Weight - Males

    (in pounds

    1

    27 to 31

    28 to 32

    15 to 20

    17 to 21

    2

    31.5 to 36

    32 to 37

    22 to 32

    24 to 34

    3

    34.5 to 40

    35.5 to 40.5

    26 to 38

    26 to 38

    4

    37 to 42.5

    37.5 to 43

    28 to 44

    30 to 44

    6

    42 to 49

    42 to 49

    36 to 60

    36 to 60

    8

    47 to 54

    47 to 54

    44 to 80

    46 to 78

    10

    50 to 59

    50.5 to 59

    54 to 106

    54 to 102

    12

    55 to 64

    54 to 63.5

    68 to 136

    66 to 130

    14

    59 to 67.5

    59 to 69.5

    84 to 160

    84 to 160

    16

    60 to 68

    63 to 73

    94 to 172

    104 to 186

    18

    60 to 68.5

    65 to 74

    100 to 178

    116 to 202

     

    A child may be growing, but their growth pattern may not fit the normal pattern. And this is OK. Ultimately, the child should grow to normal height by adulthood. If you think your child or teen is not growing correctly, always talk with your child's healthcare provider.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Adler, Liora C., MD
    Online Medical Reviewer: Finke, Amy, RN, BSN
    Date Last Reviewed: 8/1/2023
    © 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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