The child’s ideal weight varies with age and height, and should be monitored monthly by a pediatrician during the first year of life, as too low or too high a weight can affect their development and growth. Generally, weight gain is faster in the first 12 months, considered normal, and as the child grows, the tendency is to gain weight more slowly as the child becomes more active, begins to walk and spends more calories, slowing down the weight speed. Gain.
In addition, development is not the same for all children and there may be a time when your child may not grow up as much as other children of the same age. Therefore, it is important to analyze each specific case and not compare it with other children.
- This table shows the age-appropriate weight values for the child according to the World Health Organization.
- The child’s weight is indicated as an adequate weight range.
- With minimum and maximum values.
- And can be influenced by a daily and convenient diet.
- Physical activity and genetic activity.
It is important that weight gain occurs regularly, as very rapid increases or very rapid loss can be related to health problems, such as diabetes or hyperthyroidism, for example.
If the child’s weight is higher or lower than the values indicated by the World Health Organization, it is recommended to take it to the pediatrician or nutritionist, who will make a more detailed assessment to see if dietary changes are necessary.
Growth curves correspond to a graph used by pediatricians and nutritionists to control a child’s weight as he or she grows.
Up to age 2, professionals use the weight curve by age to check that weight gain varies by age. After 2 years, age is not considered a reference, but now the relationship between the weight and height of the child is taken into account to know the desired weight range.
To learn about the relationship between a child’s weight and height from age 2, use the following calculator:
Warning: This calculator is not suitable for calculating the weight of a child under 2 years of age, it is more appropriate to follow the table above and go to the pediatrician for an evaluation each month.
In addition, to know the ideal weight of the child from the age of 5, other tables or growth curves should be consulted, because in addition to age the size of the child must also be taken into account.