Question
Why hasn’t my one-year-old baby grown for half a year?
Answer
It’s normal for a one-year-old baby to experience a significant slowdown in physical growth after their first birthday. At this age, babies typically gain an average of about 200 grams in weight and grow about 1.0 centimeter in height each month. Moreover, the baby’s chest circumference starts to surpass the head circumference, and the anterior fontanelle usually closes before 18 months. If there is any deviation in the baby’s weight or height but it remains within the normal range, there is no need to be overly concerned. However, if the deviation is substantial, it may be necessary to take the baby to the hospital for a check-up to confirm if there is a deficiency in trace elements, etc.