Watching your baby girl grow is one of the most joyful experiences of parenthood. Between 12 to 24 months, she begins to move from infancy into early childhood, which is a stage full of physical, ...

Like many new parents, you might be wondering if your baby is growing at a healthy rate. Questions like "What is the average newborn weight?" or "How much should a 1-year-old weigh?" are common. While ...

Telling people how big (or small) your baby was at their time of birth will almost certainly elicit reactions along the lines: "Oh my, he'll be a tall one!" or "So tiny, she'll be short like her mom!" ...

Parents often wonder about their child's future height, especially when growth seems slower or faster than that of peers. Height prediction is a common topic during pediatric visits and developmental ...

Background: Weight for height in children is often assessed by comparing the child's weight-for-age centile with their height-for-age centile. However, this assessment has not been validated ...

While genetics are significant, parents can use practical strategies to help children reach their full genetic height, as ...

The Department of Health (DH) today announced that the Hong Kong 2020 Growth References (HK2020), a new set of growth charts with new references and definitions, will be adopted starting from the ...

Growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders - giving healthcare professionals and families clearer guidance on how a child is developing - have been created by an international team, led by ...

Development refers to both growth and function. It involves the maturation and myelination of the nervous system, as well as acquiring various skills for the body's function. “During early pregnancy, ...