Question
My baby is 5 months old and has a head circumference of 44cm. The doctor said yesterday that the baby’s head is large. Experts, what is the standard head circumference for a baby at this age? Isn’t a large head supposed to be smart?
Answer
The average head circumference of a newborn is 34cm, increasing by about 8-10cm in the first six months, and about 2-4cm in the following six months, reaching 48cm by the age of 2; it increases by only 2cm in the second year, reaching 50cm by the age of 5, and is close to the adult head circumference of approximately 54-58cm by the age of 15. In pediatric health care issues, parents can only help children recover from diseases as quickly as possible through regular methods to avoid affecting their growth and development. Therefore, parents are advised to pay close attention to their child’s condition and seek medical treatment promptly.