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Why does precocious puberty cost children height?
When puberty starts early, a child grows faster than peers for a while, but the growth plates close that much earlier too. The growing period gets shorter, and final height ends up lower. Some parents are pleased that "my child is the tallest in the class" and only come in later. It's important to know that growing fast can itself be a sign. If precocious puberty is suspected, see a pediatrician,
How can I tell if my child is on the short side?
How many centimeters your child grew over the past year matters more than where their current height falls among peers. We look at whether their growth rate is slowing down. Being shorter than peers alone is hard to judge. A child who was born small and has steadily grown along that same line is a completely different story from a child who was growing well and recently slowed down. We measure height and weight and
My Child Takes Supplements but Isn't Growing Taller. What Should We Look At?
Before adding more to what your child eats, we look at whether the body is ready to grow. Two things, posture and sleep, are closely tied to growing. Parents who come to us about height have usually already tried everything they can. They have steadily given supplements and health foods said to help, but seeing no noticeable change, they come in after even considering injections. Hidden