Growth Is More Than Just a Number

Parents worry. Is my baby too small? Gaining too fast? Falling behind?

Here's how pediatricians assess baby growth using global medical standards — not opinions.

📈 The 3 Pillars of Growth Monitoring

• Weight
• Length/Height
• Head circumference

These are tracked at every well-baby visit, then plotted on standardized growth charts based on age and gender.

📌 Red Flags That Need Medical Review

See your pediatrician if:

• No weight gain for 2+ weeks under 6 months
• Head circumference suddenly flattens or jumps
• Baby is not feeding, sleeping, or meeting basic developmental milestones

🍼 What Healthy Growth Looks Like (By Age)

💡 Tips to Support Healthy Growth

• Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months (WHO/AAP)
• Introduce solids around 6 months — not before
• Offer iron-rich foods (meat, lentils, fortified cereals)
• Limit juice, avoid sugar-sweetened beverages

Don't measure your baby against others. Measure your baby against themselves — how they've grown since last time. Steady growth, good feeding, normal milestones — these are your signals. And if you're unsure? That's what I'm here for.