Why is the baby not growing?

Adolescence is the main period of growth and development for children. During this stage, a large amount of nutritional supplements and proper exercise are very beneficial to children's growth and development. When parents find that their baby is not growing, they feel very worried, but they don’t know how to solve the problem. At this time, it is very important to understand the reasons why the baby is not growing. The main reasons why babies do not grow taller are due to three factors: genetics, nutrition and exercise.

Why are children not growing taller?

Generally speaking, there are several reasons why children do not grow taller:

1. Genetic factors: If the parents are not tall, it will be difficult for their children to grow tall. This is due to family genetic factors. It can be predicted based on the height of the parents: boy's height = (father's height + (mother's height + 13))/2±7.5 cm. Girl's height = ((father's height - 13) + mother's height) / 2 ± 6 cm (parents' height in cm)

2. Insufficient exercise: Physical exercise, especially some jumping activities, can stimulate the activity of bone cells in the bones, increase the bone density of the limbs, and promote the height growth of adolescents. Therefore, let your children exercise more, especially outdoor activities.

3. Influence of nutritional factors: Parents often try their best to meet the children's demands for diet, providing them with various nutritional supplements, snacks, drinks and desserts. However, the proportion of calories, protein, minerals, vitamins and important trace elements such as iron, copper, zinc and magnesium that children really need during their growth is not enough. In particular, some supplements often contain sex hormones, which can induce precocious puberty and affect the child's final height. Children's diet should include both meat and vegetables, with a reasonable combination, meals should be taken on time, and snacks should be eaten less, so that children can always maintain a good appetite.

4. Developmental delay: Your child may be short due to "constitutional delayed puberty", meaning that puberty is delayed compared to his peers and the growth peak has not yet arrived. In this case, just be patient and wait.

3 key periods for baby's growth

1. Infancy---cultivation of eating skills and habits

2. Childhood: 5-7 cm taller each year, early puberty should be seen by a pediatric endocrinologist

3. Puberty: sudden increase in height after development

The growth and development of children not only requires parents to grasp the key stages, but also pay attention to the usual diet regulation. Remember to make sure the nutrition is balanced. If the child is picky about food, you can change the cooking methods to stimulate the child's appetite. In addition, be sure to take your children to do more outdoor exercises. Appropriate sunlight can help better absorb calcium.