The height of a baby is something that many parents value, and many good wishes for the baby have the hope that the baby will grow tall and strong. But what worries many parents is that their baby's height growth may not meet their expectations. The editor believes that everyone should have this question: What is the reason why children do not grow tall?
What are the reasons why children don't grow tall
Overall, there are several reasons why children do not grow taller:
1. Genetic factors play a role: if parents are not tall themselves, it is difficult for children to grow taller, which is due to the influence of family genetics. It can be predicted based on the height of the parents: the height of a boy=(father's height+(mother's height+13))/2 ± 7.5 centimeters. Girl's height=(father's height -13)+mother's height/2 ± 6 centimeters (parents' height in centimeters)
2. Lack of physical activity: Physical exercise, especially jumping movements, can stimulate the activity of bone cells in the bones, increase bone density in the limbs, and promote height growth in adolescents. Therefore, it is important to encourage your child to exercise more, especially outdoors.
3. Nutritional factors influence: Parents often try to meet their children's dietary requirements as much as possible, with various nutritional supplements, snacks, drinks, and desserts constantly available. However, the proportion of calories, protein, minerals, vitamins, and important trace elements such as iron, copper, zinc, and magnesium that children truly need during their growth process is not enough. Especially, some supplements often contain sex hormones, which can induce precocious puberty and also affect the child's final height. Children's diet should balance both meat and vegetables, with a reasonable combination. They should eat on time and eat less snacks to maintain a good appetite.
4. Delayed development: Your child's short stature may also be due to "constitutional delayed puberty", which means that puberty is delayed compared to peers, and the peak of growth has not yet arrived. Please be patient and wait for this situation.
The Three Critical Stages of Baby Growth
1. Infant stage - cultivation of dietary skills and habits
2. Childhood - Increase height by 5-7 centimeters per year, and seek advice from a pediatric endocrinologist for precocious puberty
3. Adolescence - sudden increase in height after development
Parents not only need to grasp the key stages of children's growth and development, but also pay attention to the regulation of diet in daily life. Remember that nutrition must be balanced. If children are picky eaters, they can cook in different ways to stimulate their appetite. Additionally, it is important to encourage children to engage in outdoor activities, as adequate sunlight can improve calcium absorption.
