Question
A 10-month-old girl has a slow growth in height, with a growth of only slightly over 1 centimeter since 3 months after birth. She eats three meals a day, including rice and congee, and consumes formula milk irregularly. At 7 months old, she experienced a week of diarrhea.
Answer
Child growth is influenced by factors such as genetics, nutrition, and adequate sleep. If the growth rate is lower than that of same age children, it is recommended to check the child’s growth hormone levels at a local hospital. It is suggested to have the child take a nap before 9 p.m. and go to bed around 7 a.m. the next morning, as this is when growth hormone secretion is at its peak.