The height of a child is a concern for many parents. When taking their baby out to play, parents always like to compare their baby's height with their peers to determine if their baby's height development is normal. If it is found that the baby is short, parents will begin to doubt whether the baby's height development is normal. So, does bone age need to be measured for a three-year-old baby with short height?
A three-year-old baby actually does not need to undergo bone age testing. Normally, a child will only enter puberty after reaching the age of 12, and various physical skills will begin to develop rapidly. During this period, it is recommended that parents help their children increase their intake of protein and calcium elements to maintain the necessary nutrients for physical development, while also promoting height growth.
Many novice parents are prone to a cognitive misconception that height is entirely determined by genetics, with babies born to parents who are taller also being taller, and babies born to parents who are shorter also being shorter, thus allowing their babies' height to be ignored. In fact, for height, genetic factors only account for about 60%, while postnatal factors account for about 40%. Therefore, parents should ensure that their children have balanced nutrition and scientific feeding.
In addition, parents should take their children to engage in outdoor activities appropriately, as exercise can promote the secretion of growth hormone in the human body and help the baby's physical development. Common sports for children include running, skipping rope, swimming, etc. If physical fitness allows, maintaining 3-4 times a week for at least 1 hour of exercise is very beneficial for height growth.
