60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 Birth to 5 Years If you’re wondering whether your child is bigger, smaller or developing like other kids the same age, here is a benchmark to help you find out. The values shown below are from the 25th percenle to the 75th percenle for weight and height — meaning that half of children fall within these ranges. A quarter of children fall above these numbers and a quarter of children below them. WEIGHT IS AS IMPORTANT AS HEIGHT At each well-child visit, the doctor will weigh and measure your child and tell you his or her height and weight percenles. Talk with the doctor if you have any concerns about your child’s growth and development. COMPARING YOUR CHILD’S GROWTH TO THE AVERAGE www.cscpbc.org ft. 5 Growth Chart Developmental Stages ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Cut along black dashed lines with scissors. Using scotch tape, piece pages together to assemble growth chart. On a wall, measure up 2 feet from the ground to the boom of the growth chart. Tape or pin growth chart to the wall.
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Birth to 5 Years
If you’re wondering whether your child is bigger, smaller or developing like other kids the same age, here is a benchmark to help you find out.
The values shown below are from the 25thpercen�le to the 75th percen�le for weight and height — meaning that half of children fall within these ranges. A quarter of children fall above these numbers and a quarter of children below them.
WEIGHT IS AS IMPORTANT AS HEIGHT
At each well-child visit, the doctor will weigh and measure your child and tell you his or her heightand weight percen�les.Talk with the doctor ifyou have any concernsabout your child’sgrowth and development.
COMPARING YOUR CHILD’S GROWTHTO THE AVERAGE
www.cscpbc.org
ft.5Growth ChartDevelopmental Stages
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Cut along black dashed lines with scissors. Using scotch tape, piece pages together to assemble growth chart. On a wall, measure up 2 feet from the ground to the bo�om of the growth chart. Tape or pin growth chart to the wall.
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3-4• I can go up and down stairs by myself now.• I can play soccer and throw a ball overhead.• I can draw a square, a circle and a person with body parts. • I know some colors and shapes.• I can sing and rhyme words; I can tell a story using 5- to 6-word sentences.• I am beginning to tell the difference between fantasy and reality. • I can learn to say “Please” and “Thank you.”
4-5• I can dress and undress myself.• I love to climb and swing. Can we go to the park?• I can probably tell you my name and address.• I can tell you more colors and numbers, draw more shapes, and recall parts of a story.• I love to sing, dance, and act! Please watch me!
4ft.
HEIGHT
GIRLS 41.3-43.8 IN
BOYS 41.7-44.2 IN
5YEAROLD
YEARS
YEARS
AVERAGEHEIGHTS
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18-24
2-3
• Please be patient with me, I am just beginning to learn self-control.• This is the perfect time to
start potty training.• I understand you better now. For example, I will go get my shoes if I want to play outside.
• I can walk, run and balance on one foot.• I love to play pretend. For example, I may try to wear your shoes.• I love to speak in sentences now, but my favorite words are “NO,” “ME” and “MINE!”• I like playing with my friends, riding tricycles, drawing, playing memory games and doing puzzles. • I get upset if my friends want a toy that I am playing with.• I want to be independent. If I am not allowed, I will probably throw a temper tantrum!
YEARS
3ft.
BOYS 37.5-44.7 LBSSSS
GIRLS 36.3-44.0 LBSSS
WEIGHT
BOYS 33.3-39.1 LBSSS
GIRLS 32.2-38.5 LBSSSSS
WEIGHT
HEIGHT
GIRLS 38.6-41.0 IN
BOYS 39.2-41.5 IN
4YEAROLD
BOYS BOYS29.5-34.3 LBSSSS
GIRLS 28.4-33.4 LBSSSS
WEIGHT
HEIGHT
GIRLS 36.0-38.1 IN
BOYS 36.5-38.6 IN
3YEAROLD
BOYS 24.8-28.9 LBSSS
GIRLS 23.3-27.5 LBSSS
WEIGHTWEIGHT
HEIGHT
GIRLS 33.2-34.9 IN
BOYS 33.8-35.4 IN
2YEAROLD
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GRAPHIC BY KARBEL MULTIMEDIA
• I can transfer an object from one hand to another.• I can sit, explore and am curious about objects — known as object permamence. Peek-a-boo is a good game to play with me.
• I love builidng with blocks for eye/hand coordination. I am starting to stand and walk.• I fear unfamiliar faces — known as separation anxiety.
• If you give me a ball, I can throw it. • I can also turn pages in a book.• If you ask me to point to my nose, I can do it!• I like to talk and imitate you.• I don’t always handle my feelings well.• I can feed myself.
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BOYS 22.4-26.0 LBS22.4 26.0 LBSSSSSSS
GIRLS 20.8-24.5 LBSSSS
WEIGHT
HEIGHT
GIRLS 31.0-32.5 IN
BOYS 31.7-33.1 IN
1 1/2YEAROLD
BOYS 19.8-22.9 LBSSSS
GIRLS 18.2-21.4 LBSSSS
WEIGHT
HEIGHT
GIRLS 28.5-29.8 IN
BOYS 29.2-30.5 IN
1YEAROLD
SOURCES: Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County; World Health Organiza�on for children under age 2; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preven�on for children age 2 and older.
