Height, Pediatrics FAQ

Concerns After a Toddler Falls from a Shopping Cart: What to Watch For

A child fell from a stroller? Dear Dr. Pei, I would like to ask about a situation involving a three-year-old child who fell from a shopping cart onto the ground. The child landed on their forehead, and there is only slight redness and swelling on the forehead. Should we seek me...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: According to statistics, if the height difference from a fall is within 1 meter, it is unlikely to cause a concussion or intracranial hemorrhage. However, please remain vigilant for any severe vomiting, drowsiness, weakness in a limb (similar to stroke symptoms), or seizur...

Understanding Frequent Colds and Ear Infections in Infants

An 8-month-old baby has been experiencing frequent colds? Hello Dr. Zhang, my baby is currently 8 months old, and his height, weight, and head circumference growth curves are all good. However, since he was 3 months old, he has caught a cold once a month, totaling 5 times. The pe...

Dr. Zhang Guozhen Reply:
Dr. Chang Kuo-Chen from the Hsinchu County Hospital writes as follows: Infants and young children generally have weaker immune systems compared to adults, especially after six months of age, making them more susceptible to illnesses. However, as they grow older, their immune stre...

Understanding Your Baby's Decreased Appetite and Green Stool Concerns

The baby's appetite is poor! The baby is currently 1 year and 3 months old, with a height of approximately 75 cm and a weight in the 9 kg range. Due to some nutritional deficiencies noted at the one-year mark, the doctor recommended switching to a different formula (Pepti Ju...

Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
At one year and three months old, the baby has a height of approximately 75 cm and a weight in the 9 kg range. Both height and weight fall within the normal range but are on the smaller side (around the 25th to 50th percentile). The baby consumes two servings of Pediasure (250 cc...

How to Increase Height: Tips for Growing Taller in Childhood

Height I am currently only about 150 centimeters tall, but I am not satisfied. What can I do to grow taller?

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
If puberty has already passed, you may only grow a few more centimeters. If it hasn't, it's recommended to engage in activities that counteract gravity, such as jumping rope or playing basketball.

Thyroid Dysfunction During Pregnancy: Impact on Infant Intelligence and Growth

Hypothyroidism? Low intelligence? I would like to ask the doctor: I gave birth to my first son on January 31 last year, and when he was about 5 months old, I became pregnant again (while breastfeeding). At that time, I had a cold shortly after becoming pregnant, and soon after, m...

Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello! From the detailed records, it is clear that you are very attentive to your baby's growth and development. Here is an overview of congenital hypothyroidism: 1. According to the Department of Health, the incidence is approximately 1 in 2,800. Most cases are due to under...

Why Is My Baby Refusing Formula and Spitting Up? Pediatric Insights

The baby is not drinking milk and is also spitting up? My younger brother is currently 2 months and 6 days old. Is he refusing to drink milk? He was born weighing 3535g and measuring 51cm. For the first few weeks after birth until he was one month old, he drank 150cc of formula (...

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
Infants, like adults, have varying meal sizes. Pay close attention to their activity levels and urine output. If their height and weight are within the growth curve, there is no need to worry too much.

Managing Underweight and Frequent Illness in Young Children

The child is underweight and frequently catches colds? Dear Dr. Chang, My daughter is almost five years old, but her weight has never exceeded 20 kg; it has been between 16 to 18 kg for over two years. Her height is 113 cm. She is not very picky with food but cannot eat much; in...

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
1. Relying on medication is not the best option. Your baby's growth curve is still acceptable and falls into the tall and thin category. Paying more attention to a balanced diet is the best approach. 2. If the symptoms are not too severe and do not significantly affect dai...

Understanding Vomiting in Toddlers: Causes and When to Seek Help

Vomiting Hello, I have a child who is over 3 years old. When he was between 1 and 2 years old, he often vomited upon smelling feces or strange odors. He would frequently vomit everything he had eaten. He also experienced coughing due to post-nasal drip from sinusitis, which led t...

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
Based on the growth curve, the baby's height and weight are considered to be within the average range. If the symptoms persist, it is recommended to consult a pediatric gastroenterologist.

Understanding Constipation in Infants: When to Worry

Son's bowel movement issues? My son is four months old and has been exclusively formula-fed. He used to have a bowel movement every day, but for the past month, he only has a bowel movement every two days. He drinks water, but his stools are still very hard, although the col...

Dr. Zhang Guozhen Reply:
Dr. Chang Kuo-Chen from the Pediatric Department of Zhudong Hospital, Department of Health, responds as follows: It is acceptable for infants and young children to have bowel movements ranging from three times a day to once every three days. The key is to continuously monitor the...

Understanding Progressive Intracranial Enlargement in Infants: When to Seek Help

Please ask your question? Hello, I would like to ask about progressive cranial enlargement. My baby is currently one year and two months old, born at 35 weeks and three days, weighing 2450 grams at birth. He appears to have a large head and a small face, but his head circumferenc...

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
Hello, if height and weight are maintaining the same growth curve, I believe there shouldn't be significant issues with growth. If there are concerns about brain disorders, you may consult a pediatric psychiatrist for a thorough evaluation. Wishing you health and happiness. ...

Managing Allergies and Flu Vaccination for Premature Infants

Allergic constitution and influenza vaccine? Dear Dr. Chang, My baby is a preterm infant born at 35 weeks and 3 days! Currently, his corrected age is one year old. Since the end of May this year, he has had a cold that lasted until mid-August, during which he was treated with an...

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
1) The growth curve records an individual's growth process, specifically the continuous tracking of height and weight. If your baby consistently follows the same curve, it indicates that they belong to that particular percentile, and while they may be in the 3rd percentile a...

Is It Safe for My 5-Month-Old to Start Crawling Early?

Is it okay to climb too early? 1. Hello, my daughter is currently five months old. She has received three vaccinations during her second, third, and fourth months, but I cannot find the Chinese name for these vaccines. Can you help me? The general name is Hexavalent (which includ...

Dr. Lin Huizhen Reply:
Dear Ms. Yu, 1. Hexavalent vaccine. 2. This should be a matter of personal preference. 3. It will not affect them, as children's neurological development is sufficient, and they will naturally begin to crawl. 4. Children can start training to eat complementary foods around ...

Concerns About Toddler Nutrition: Milk-Only Diet and Growth Issues

Children's dietary issues? Hello Dr. Chang, My son is 2 years and 1 month old, but he does not like to eat solid food and only drinks milk, three times a day. I am concerned whether he is getting enough nutrition and if his growth and development might be affected. He is c...

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
Dear Concerned Mother, 1. In fact, height and weight are significantly influenced by genetics. Your baby's growth curve shows a height around the 75th percentile, while the weight is slightly lighter at about the 25th percentile relative to height. 2. Regarding the intake ...

Understanding Growth Delays in Children: A Pediatric Perspective

Growth retardation Hello Dr. Chang: My baby is one year and seven months old, with a height of 85 cm and a weight of 10 kg. He/she cannot speak yet, only calls out "dad" and "mom," does not know how to drink water with a straw, and has only six teeth. The firs...

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
Hello Mini: 1) Your baby, who is one year and seven months old, has a height and weight that fall within the growth curve distribution, indicating a tall and slim build, which is still within a reasonable range. Although the teeth are coming in a bit slowly, it should not signi...

Understanding Your Baby's Head Shaking and Skin Reactions

Infants and toddlers shaking their heads back and forth continuously? Hello Dr. Chang: My daughter is currently seven and a half months old, measuring 68 cm in height and weighing 7.5 kg. She is very active and curious. (1) Recently, for the past two weeks, she has been shaking h...

Dr. Zhang Wenwang Reply:
Hello, Wen: 1) Your daughter's height and weight are around the 50th percentile on the growth chart. As for her shaking her head, it depends on her mental state and expression at that moment. If she appears happy and is laughing or imitating others, there is no need for co...

Is Your 7-Month-Old Getting Enough Nutrition? Tips for Parents

Is the baby's nutrition sufficient? 1. My baby is currently over 7 months old and refuses to eat solid foods. I’ve noticed that it’s not that my baby doesn’t want to eat, but rather that my baby is afraid to swallow. I’m considering waiting until 8 months to try introducing ...

Dr. Chen Rongtai Reply:
1. The letter mentions concerns about the baby's nutrition. When introducing solid foods, it is essential for the baby to first adapt to using a spoon. Additionally, initial chewing requires repeated practice. Most babies tend to refuse the spoon at first due to fear. For yo...

Understanding Feeding Challenges in Toddlers: When to Seek Help

Dislike eating, forcing oneself to swallow, and sometimes ends up vomiting..? Hello, my daughter is one year and ten months old and was born at 36 weeks as part of a set of twins. She weighed only 1306 grams at birth and has had difficulty with breastfeeding since she was little,...

Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello: Mom, thank you for your hard work. Please first check if the height, weight, and head circumference growth are normal or if there are signs of growth delay. If it's the latter, you should seek medical attention promptly. If necessary, you can go to a medical center to...

Concerns About Delayed Teething in a 9-Month-Old Baby

A 9-month-old baby has not yet developed any teeth? Hello, doctor. 1. My son is 9 months and 7 days old and has not yet developed any teeth, which makes me a bit worried. Could this be due to insufficient calcium intake? He is 77 cm tall and weighs 10.7 kg. Currently, he drinks...

Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
Hello: 1. It is indeed somewhat slow for a nine-month-old not to have any teeth, but it is still reasonable to wait and observe the development of primary teeth, which typically begins around six weeks of gestation. However, the first primary tooth usually erupts when the baby is...

Understanding Your Toddler's Growth: Height, Weight, and Health Concerns

Regarding children's growth? My daughter is currently one year and ten months old, with a height of 85 cm and a weight of 13 kg. However, I have difficulty understanding the growth chart in the child health handbook and I'm unsure if her development is normal. Since she...

Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello: Most children often have softer abdominal and intestinal wall muscles, which can sometimes lead to a feeling of bloating. As long as the abdomen feels soft to light pressure and there is no discomfort, it is generally not a concern. If you are still worried, an abdominal u...

Managing Nasal Congestion and Post-Nasal Drip in Infants

Nasal congestion and post-nasal drip? Hello Dr. Tsai: My baby girl is currently six months old, measuring about 70 cm in height and weighing 7.5 kg. She consumes 150 cc every four hours and has sweet potato puree or porridge 1 to 2 times a day. For the past month, she has been ex...

Dr. Cai Zhengxian Reply:
Dear Mom, I apologize for the delay in responding due to my job transfer. May I ask if you or your husband have any allergic tendencies? When an infant under one year old presents with symptoms such as coughing and runny nose, the first consideration should be upper respiratory ...

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