The first year after birth is the fastest growing period for babies, especially in the first three months, which is almost the same every day. Every day is different, and the increase in length and weight of each baby is also different. Some babies absorb better and grow more. So, how many centimeters is it normal for babies to grow in the first month?
How many centimeters does a newborn grow at one month
Generally speaking, the average height of a newborn is around 50 centimeters, which increases by 3-5 centimeters at one month. From 1 to 6 months, the average height increases by about 2.5 centimeters per month. After 6 months, the growth rate slows down slightly, but it still reaches about 1.5 centimeters per month. The first year of life is very fast, and by the time the child is one year old, they can grow to around 75 centimeters. Afterwards, the baby will grow about 10 centimeters between the ages of 1-2, and about 4 centimeters per year between the ages of 2-10. If the child's height grows less than 4 centimeters per year, parents should be alert and seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
What is the growth rate of babies related to
1. After the baby is one month old, it is necessary to supplement 200 international units of vitamin D every day until around two years old to ensure the baby's absorption of calcium and prevent and treat rickets.
2. Mom needs to ensure sufficient milk supply, drink more pig trotter soup and crucian carp soup, and have good lactation effect, so that the baby's nutrition can keep up.
3. Diet is crucial, it is important to pay attention to eating more vegetables and fruits, drinking more milk to supplement calcium, and not being picky eaters. Many children refuse to eat meat or vegetables, and parents need to find ways to make meals that attract their children and help them achieve a balanced nutrition.
4. Pay attention to exercising more and take your baby out to bask in the sun and engage in physical activity.
5. If the baby grows no more than 4 centimeters per year, it is important to seek medical attention and treatment promptly.
In October of pregnancy, the baby grows very fast in the first year after birth, especially in the first three months, but not as fast as possible. Because the number of cells accumulated by the baby in the first year is too large, which will lay the foundation for future obesity and increase the incidence rate of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, parents must pay attention to the growth rate of the baby and seek medical advice in time.
