π₯Baby Growth Chart Calculator
Track your baby's development with WHO-standard growth charts. Monitor weight, height, and head circumference percentiles for infants 0-24 months with instant AI-powered insights and milestone tracking.
π€ What Is a Baby Growth Chart?
Think of a growth chart as a roadmap showing how your baby compares to thousands of other babies - that's how pediatricians track healthy development! Using WHO standards, our calculator plots weight, height, and head circumference percentiles for infants 0-24 months. Get instant insights into your baby's growth journey!
πΆ Baby Information
π Measurements
π Understanding Baby Growth Charts
π― What Do Percentiles Mean?
Percentiles compare your baby to other babies of the same age and gender. If your baby is in the 60th percentile for weight, it means they weigh more than 60% of babies their age, and less than 40%.
- 3rd-10th percentile: Below average, monitor closely
- 10th-90th percentile: Normal, healthy range
- 90th-97th percentile: Above average, usually healthy
π Growth Patterns Matter More
Consistency in growth is more important than absolute percentiles. A baby who stays around the 25th percentile is usually healthier than one jumping between percentiles.
π©Ί When to Consult Your Pediatrician
Below 5th percentile, rapid weight loss, or no weight gain for 2+ weeks
Not growing in length for 3+ months or falling below 3rd percentile
Growing too fast, too slow, or crossing multiple percentile lines
πΌ Feeding and Growth
Breastfed Babies
- May gain weight slower after 3 months
- Natural to have growth spurts and plateaus
- WHO charts are designed for breastfed babies
Formula-fed Babies
- Often gain weight faster initially
- More predictable growth patterns
- May need different feeding schedules
π Factors Affecting Growth
Genetics
Parents' size strongly influences baby's growth trajectory
Nutrition
Adequate milk intake is crucial for healthy weight gain
Sleep
Growth hormone is released during deep sleep
Health
Illness can temporarily slow growth
Prematurity
Preterm babies follow different growth patterns
Activity
Active babies may appear leaner but be perfectly healthy