Weight is the most common measurement to monitor the growth of a child. A child who is growing well has a suitable weight for his age or height. Weigh your child regularly and check whether he has a normal weight the standard growth chart. See a health professional if your child’s weight falls below the normal range.
The Standard Growth Chart according to adapted from NCHS’s (National Center for Health Statistics, USA) chart.
Assessment of growth and development at a Child Health Clinic
- Growth assessment
Measuring the head circumference |
Measuring the chest circumference |
Measuring the length |
Measuring the weight |
Measuring the weight |
Measuring the height |
- Developmental assessment
Last reviewed | : | 28 August 2020 |
Writer | : | Pn. Zalma Abdul Razak |
Reviewer | : | Dr. Zainab bt. Kusiar |