Child Age Weight Chart Lbs

Many parents and doctors use height and weight charts as a tool to evaluate how a kid is developing.

Child age weight chart lbs. For boys the 50th percentile would be about 14 1 pounds. A baby weight chart plots a baby s weight on a graph and compares it with the weight of other babies of the same age and sex. For example out of a sample of 100 children a percentile value of 40 percent means your child weighs more than 40.

Doctors typically use different growth charts depending on your child s age. To take full advantage of the child height and weight chart your child s doctor will take the following measurements at every regularly scheduled checkup. Cdc growth charts released in 2000.

If your child is in the 75th percentile for weight for example that means 74 percent of children her age and gender weigh less and 24 percent weigh more. The normal weight for a 3 month old baby girl is between 9 7 17 2 pounds while the normal weight for a 3 month old baby boy is between 10 6 18 3 pounds. Cdc weight for age percentiles for boys 2 20 years.

The percentile shows how your child s weight compares to other children. En weight for age charts and tables. You find that your child grew along the same pattern as shown in the chart up to 5 years of age and then if you suddenly notice that the child is growing at a much slower rate than other kids then you should consult your doctor and discuss the health of your child.

Charts below are derived from the guidelines and growth charts provided by centers for disease control and prevention cdc and world health organization who and they will focus on providing an average weight range as well as normal range of height and weight for kids in different age groups. Age in months 3rd percentile weight in kilograms 5th percentile weight in kilograms 10th percentile weight in kilograms 25th percentile weight in kilograms 50th percentile weight in kilograms 75th percentile weight in kilograms 90th percentile weight in kilograms 95th percentile weight in kilograms 97th percentile weight in. The percentile tells you what percentage of children weigh less than your child.

Infants children and adolescents. This calculator provides your child s weight percentile based on age. Height is measured while children over 3 are standing and while those under 3 are lying down.