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Infant & Toddler Growth Assessment (Reference Guidelines)

Free tool to assess body type from height and weight of infants and toddlers aged 0-5 years. Reference guidelines based on WHO growth standards to support your child's health management.

months

Enter 0-60 months

cm

Measured lying down

kg

How to Use

  1. STEP 1
    Select your child's gender
  2. STEP 2
    Enter your child's age in months (0-60 months)
  3. STEP 3
    Enter height in cm (measured lying down for infants)
  4. STEP 4
    Enter weight in kg (decimals allowed)
  5. STEP 5
    Click the 'Assess' button
  6. STEP 6
    Review the body type assessment, growth level, and standard weight range results
  7. STEP 7
    Use the 'Clear' button to reset input fields if needed
  • This assessment is for infants and toddlers aged 0-5 years (0-60 months)
  • For children 6 years and older, please use the school-age body assessment tool
  • Assessment results are reference guidelines only, not medical diagnosis or official growth evaluation
  • For accurate growth assessment, regular pediatric checkups and consultations are essential
  • Growth rates vary significantly in infancy, requiring continuous observation
  • Enter height measured lying down (different from standing measurement)

Tips & FAQ

  • QUESTION 1

    What are WHO Growth Standards?

    WHO (World Health Organization) Growth Standards are international growth references created from data of healthy infants and toddlers worldwide. They use Weight-for-Height to assess appropriate weight for a given height. This tool displays results using 5 growth levels (Very Small, Small, Average, Large, Very Large) for easier understanding.

  • QUESTION 2

    Why is gender-specific evaluation necessary?

    WHO Growth Standards consider that growth patterns differ between boys and girls. Generally, boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls and have different height growth patterns. Using gender-specific evaluation criteria allows for more accurate assessment.

  • QUESTION 3

    What are the characteristics of infant growth?

    The first year of life shows the most dramatic growth, with weight tripling and height increasing by about 1.5 times. Growth rate then slows down, with relatively stable growth patterns emerging around age 2.

  • QUESTION 4

    What if 'Monitor' or 'Consult Doctor' appears?

    First, recheck measurements for accuracy as temporary fluctuations are possible. If consistently outside normal range, consult a pediatrician or health nurse. Regular pediatric checkups provide the most important monitoring.

  • QUESTION 5

    What's the correct way to measure height?

    Under 2 years: Measure lying down from head to heel (height board recommended). Over 2 years: Standing measurement possible. At home, measure against a wall in the morning (evening measurements can be 1-2cm shorter).

  • QUESTION 6

    Tips for accurate weight measurement?

    Measure at the same time daily (before breakfast is ideal), in the same clothing (preferably naked or diaper only). Use a digital scale accurate to 0.1kg increments.

  • QUESTION 7

    What factors affect growth?

    Genetic factors (parental height/weight), nutritional status, sleep quality and quantity, physical activity, and presence of illness. Nutrition and sleep are particularly crucial during infancy.

  • QUESTION 8

    Why are regular checkups important?

    Pediatric checkups (typically at 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 months, then annually) provide continuous growth monitoring, developmental assessment, and early disease detection - more valuable than single measurements.

  • QUESTION 9

    How are premature babies assessed?

    Premature infants are evaluated using corrected age (age from due date) rather than chronological age. Corrected age is typically used until age 2, then chronological age is used.

  • QUESTION 10

    What calculation method does this tool use?

    This tool is a simplified assessment tool based on WHO Growth Standards Weight-for-Height data for reference. It calculates expected weight for a given height and estimates growth levels by comparing with actual weight. However, this is a reference tool and not official standards, so accurate medical evaluation requires professional growth chart assessment by pediatricians.