Growth

• Growth and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old

  Kids entering puberty will undergo many changes in their developing bodies. Find out more about what to expect.

• Growth and Your 2- to 3-Year-Old

  During the third year of life, toddlers are extremely active and mobile, and are learning in very physical ways.

• Growth and Your 4- to 5-Year-Old

  Kids who are 4 to 5 years old continue to learn in a very physical way, but are more focused than when they were younger.

• Growth and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old

  As kids grow from grade-schoolers to preteens, there continues to be a wide range of “normal” as far as height, weight, and shape.

• Growth Charts

  Doctors use growth charts to figure out whether kids’ height and weight measurements are “normal” and whether they’re developing on track. Here are some facts about growth charts.

• Your Baby’s Growth: 1 Month

  Put away those newborn clothes. This month your baby will grow at a surprising rate!

• Your Baby’s Growth: 10 Months

  Your baby continues to grow quickly. All this activity and the foods your baby eats affect growth and weight.

• Your Baby’s Growth: 11 Months

  Your baby continues to grow quickly. All this activity and the foods your baby eats affect growth and weight.

• Your Baby’s Growth: 12 Months

  Your baby is almost a toddler! Here’s what to expect with your little one’s growth and weight this month.

• Your Baby’s Growth: 2 Months

  Your baby continues to grow at a rapid pace. Here’s what to expect this month.