Question
My baby is 3 years and 8 months old in actual age, with a height of 97 cm and a weight of only 12.5 kg. He doesn’t eat much, and his intellectual activities are all normal. What are the development indicators for a 3-year-old 8-month-old baby?
Answer
Childhood is a critical period for growth and development, with weight and height being the most reflective indicators of a child’s growth. Based on the current situation, a 3-year-old 8-month-old baby with a height of only 97 cm and a weight of 12.5 kg is slightly below the average height and weight. The child’s daily food intake is low, which may cause developmental abnormalities due to malnutrition. It is recommended to undergo blood routine, liver function, growth hormone, and thyroid hormone secretion checks to determine the cause of slow growth. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen nutritional supplementation, participate in more outdoor activities, and promote growth and development.