Question
The child is now one and a half years old, weighing slightly over 18 pounds, and standing at 70 centimeters tall. The head circumference is 47. All indicators are lower than other children. The belly is also bloated, and the anterior fontanelle has not closed.
Answer
From the perspective of physical development indicators, the child is somewhat short. How was the birth weight? Some innate factors can affect a child’s height and weight, and a cleft palate can also affect eating habits, thereby affecting weight. The closure of the anterior fontanelle is also related to the size at birth, not necessarily an issue now. It is recommended that you regularly visit the pediatric health care department for physical examinations and nutritional counseling. Use the child growth and development chart to monitor height; as long as the height curve chart is normal, it is acceptable, as some children are always on the lower line.