why has height growth slowed down?

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  • chuckde

my child's height was growing at very good rate even though he is lighter on weight.

but for last 3 months i have observed that there has not been any significant change in his height?
what can i do?

  • kirtimom

One reason could be that your child is not getting enough nutrients as required for his age. This happened with me. Sometimes though we think we are feeding the right things to our child and we miss out on some particular nutrients required for their proper growth.

I came to know only when I consulted a dietitian. Why don't you do the same.

  • mrsmina

If you have seen a drastic slow down in growth in just 3 months its advisable to consult a pediatrician as there could be some health concerns behind this.

  • nitulal

Try giving bone soup to your child. It helps in the increase in height.

  • hg2009

Do not worry every child has a different speed of growth.There will be an age when your child gains height at a faster pace than others.

  • belly

A child's growth is related to the physical activity a lot. So, I will suggest you to keep your child physically fit and active and on a healthy diet.