How to measure the height of a growing child. From the birth of the child, till it grows up, there are many things that a mother keeps in her box of memories. Like when he learns to speak for the first time, takes his first step, and says mother for the first time.
Apart from these things, the mother also takes care of the increasing weight and height of the child. For years, in Indian homes, the height of the child has been checked by making an inchitape on one wall of the house. But this method can be further improved. If you are monitoring your child’s height, then this method will help you a lot.
Measuring height as compared to weight is a bit tricky but it can be made easier with our given method. To measure the height of a child, first of all you should know what should be the normal height of the child according to his age. Come, let us know how to measure the height of children-
Normal height of the child
The height of every child grows in a different pattern, some children become tall enough before adulthood and some grow slowly, yet according to experts, depending on the age, the height of the child can be something like this –
| Age | normal height of girls | normal height of boys |
| 1 year | 27 to 31 inches | 28 to 32 inches |
| 2 years | 31 to 36 inches | 32 to 37 inches |
| 3 years | 34 to 40 inches | 35 to 41 inches |
| 4 years | 37 to 42 inches | 38 to 43 inches |
| 6 years | 42 to 49 inches | 42 to 49 inches |
| 8 years | 47 to 54 inches | 47 to 54 inches |
| 10 years | 50 to 59 inches | 50 to 59 inches |
| 12 years | 55 to 64 inches | 55 to 64 inches |
| 14 years | 59 to 67 inches | 59 to 69 inches |
| 16 years | 60 to 68 inches | 60 to 73 inches |
| 18 years | 60 to 68 inches | 65 to 64 inches |
Note: This list is helpful in estimating the possible height of the child, your child’s height may also be different from this. Yes, if the height of the child is much less than this then you should consult a pediatrician.
How to measure a baby’s normal height?
To measure the height of small children, two people are needed so that their measurements can be taken accurately, whereas for older children, you can measure it alone. Let us know how height is measured and what tips can be adopted for this.
- You will need a flat surface or wall, measuring tape, and a pencil to measure your child’s height.
- If your child is an infant or under two years of age, their height should be measured by lying down.
- If your child is two years of age or older and can stand on their own, their height should be measured when standing.
- Measure your child at least twice for accurate measurements.
- Just as his height is measured against a wall, make him stand against a wall. Be careful not to make him stand on a mat, carpet or any mattress.
- Shoes/slippers, hat/headband or ponytail/not attached.
- Ask him to stand straight with the support of the wall, head straight, chin even. Now place a book above his head. The book or box should be parallel to the ground. Mark that place with a pencil.
- Measure the distance between the pencil mark and the ground. Measure according to cm, inches, feet, any one of the three.
The height of your child is very important in evaluating his health status. All parents should know the height of their child as doctors often ask about it. A child’s height is often used to calculate medication dosages or nutritional needs. If you feel that your child is extremely short than the prescribed standards, then you must consult a doctor and do not give him any growth supplement or dietary supplement without consulting him.