Indicators of Normal Growth and Development for One-Year-Old Children

Question

What indicators should a one-year-old child reach in terms of normal growth and development?

Answer

As a child approaches their first birthday, their height and weight should continue to increase steadily, but at a slower pace than during the first few months after birth. A baby who gained 1.8 kilograms at four months may only see a total weight gain of 1.4 to 4.3 kilograms in the second year. At 15 months, the average weight of a female child is about 10 kilograms, with an average height of approximately 77.5 centimeters. For male children, the average weight is about 10.4 kilograms, with an average height of 78 centimeters. Afterward, the child’s weight increases by about 0.7 kilograms every three months, and their height increases by approximately 2.5 centimeters.