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<p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px"><strong>What to expect about the height/length of 6 months old? </strong></span></p>

<p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18px"><strong>Ideal height targets for 6 months old </strong></span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px">Parents&rsquo; genes have the biggest say to determine the baby&rsquo;s height and health, hence it is slightly different for each child and there is a bracket of what you must expect in an ideal situation.  </span></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:16px">What is the ideal height of a 6 months old? </span></strong></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px">Most parents are curious to know and follow the height chart so they don&rsquo;t fall short anywhere as long as the baby&rsquo;s growth is concerned. The ideal height of a 6 months old must be about 61 to 71 cm / 24 to 28 inches </span></p>

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	<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px">Ideal height for boys - 63.6 to 71.6 cm </span></p>
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	<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px">Ideal height for girls- 61.2 to 69.46 cm </span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-size:16px">Help boosting the height and overall growth of the baby </span></strong></p>

<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px">By this age, there is hardly anything you can do to increase the baby&rsquo;s height significantly but here are 5 vital bits of advice which can support the baby&rsquo;s physical and mental development </span></p>

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	<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Be open to physical activities:</strong> Always be encouraging to it in the baby&rsquo;s best capability to keep your baby dynamic, best is to use bright baby gyms. Make sure to give the baby the floor playing time for stronger limbs and making joints work well. </span></p>
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	<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Luring is the key: </strong>Just like everyone else, baby also gets bored of a routine so motivate by tempting him with new or interesting toys and games. Keep his favourite toys away and cheer him to go and grab the toy. </span></p>
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	<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Good diet</strong>: This is why breast milk is very important for kids and when it&rsquo;s time to introduce the solids, make sure to serve the attention-grabbing and healthy variety of foods so the baby doesn&rsquo;t skip the nutrition.  </span></p>
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	<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Out-Door-Ing:</strong> Staying only inside due to weather conditions or reasons like that hinders your baby&rsquo;s growth. Take him out regularly which gives more for physical attributes.  </span></p>
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	<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Keep curiosity switched on:</strong> Showing your baby bright pictures or interesting objects will keep him curious that will in turn help him making efforts- only demand for development.  </span></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:16px">As they say <strong>&ldquo;A good foundation always helps to build a stronger structure&rdquo;</strong> so you can start already to get a better result in the future. </span></p>


<p>Your toddler&#39;s growth chart will show you what range for height, weight and head circumference your daughter should be in at her age.<br />
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After your daughter turns two, she will be measured standing up. When she&#39;s standing, her spine will be squashed a little. So in the beginning, her height might be slightly less than her length was when she was measured lying down.<br />
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However her height and length will be on the same percentile, and your toddler is likely to continue to grow on this same percentile curve.<br />
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To understand more about what growth charts and percentiles mean and how they are used, please see our article on growth charts: understanding the results.</p>

<h2>Girls&#39; growth chart for two-year-olds</h2>

<p>This chart gives the measurement ranges between the 3rd and 97th percentile of the WHO growth standards for girls between 24 and 36 months. Checking that your child fits into this range can reassure you that she is within the normal range of height, weight and head circumference measurements for her age.<br />
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But to track whether your daughter is growing adequately over time, you will need to use a chart that shows her growth curve and percentile.<br />
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			<td colspan="4"><strong>Girls&#39; growth standards: 24 to 36 months*</strong></td>
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			<th>Months</th>
			<th>Length (cm)<br />
			3<sup>rd</sup> to 97<sup>th</sup> percentile</th>
			<th>Weight (kg)<br />
			3<sup>rd</sup> to 97<sup>th</sup> percentile</th>
			<th>Head circumference (cm)<br />
			3<sup>rd</sup> to 97<sup>th</sup> percentile</th>
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			<td>24</td>
			<td>80.3 - 92.5</td>
			<td>9.2 - 14.6</td>
			<td>44.6 - 49.8</td>
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			<td>25</td>
			<td>80.4 - 92.8</td>
			<td>9.3 - 14.9</td>
			<td>44.7 - 49.9</td>
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			<td>26</td>
			<td>81.2 - 93.7</td>
			<td>9.5 - 15.2</td>
			<td>44.8 - 50.1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>27</td>
			<td>81.9 - 94.6</td>
			<td>9.6 - 15.4</td>
			<td>44.9 - 50.2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>28</td>
			<td>82.6 - 95.6</td>
			<td>9.8 - 15.7</td>
			<td>45.1 - 50.3</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>29</td>
			<td>83.4 - 96.4</td>
			<td>10.0 - 16.0</td>
			<td>45.2 - 50.5</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>30</td>
			<td>84.0 - 97.3</td>
			<td>10.1 - 16.2</td>
			<td>45.3 - 50.6</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>31</td>
			<td>84.7 - 98.2</td>
			<td>10.3 - 16.5</td>
			<td>45.4 - 50.7</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>32</td>
			<td>85.4 - 99.0</td>
			<td>10.4 - 16.8</td>
			<td>45.5 - 50.8</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>33</td>
			<td>86.0 - 99.8</td>
			<td>10.5 - 17.0</td>
			<td>45.6 - 50.9</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>34</td>
			<td>86.7 - 100.6</td>
			<td>10.7 - 17.3</td>
			<td>45.7 &ndash; 51</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>35</td>
			<td>87.3 - 101.4</td>
			<td>10.8 - 17.6</td>
			<td>45.8 &ndash; 51.1</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>36</td>
			<td>87.9 - 102.2</td>
			<td>11.0 - 17.8</td>
			<td>45.9 &ndash; 51.2</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
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<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">Which parent wouldn&#39;t be happy seeing their munchkin put on weight? But how much weight is good weight? And how much is worrisome? </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">As per The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you need to calculate your baby&#39;s BMI (Body Mass Index) to conclude if your baby is overweight or not. All you have to is enter your baby&#39;s exact height and weight measurement into CDC&#39;s BMI Percentile Calculator. What you will get is your baby&#39;s BMI Percentile in accordance with his age and gender.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align:left"><strong>Causes of an overweight toddler </strong></h2>

<p>Your toddler might be overweight due to the following reasons:</p>
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<h3 style="text-align:left"><strong>1. Irregular meal time </strong></h3>

<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">if your child does not have a proper meal schedule and eats all through the day, it can be one reason why your baby is putting on excess weight.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>

<h3 style="text-align:left"><strong>2. Portion size</strong><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif"><strong> </strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h3>

<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">Eating more than what your baby needs can be a problem in the long run. The larger the portion size, the more the calorie intake. If the calorie intake is more, your child&#39;s weight is obvious to skyrocket. </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>

<h3 style="text-align:left"><strong>3. Lack of physical exercise </strong></h3>

<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">Having limited screen time is essential for a child&#39;s growth. Experts recommend 3 hours of physical activity for kids. Of course, the 3 hours don&#39;t have to be continuous but can be broken down into small sessions. </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>

<h3 style="text-align:left"><strong>4. Hereditary</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">Excess weight can also be hereditary, that is, genetic. If parents are overweight, there is a full chance that they may pass this to their child.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>
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<h2 style="text-align:left"><strong>What can you do if your baby is overweight? </strong></h2>

<p>Here are a few tips to help you manage weight gain in your overweight toddler:</p>
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	<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">Take care of your baby&#39;s nutritional needs. Ensure that you concentrate on healthy food options such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods. Try avoiding junk food, processed food, fizzy drinks/soda, high-fat foods, sweets, and sugar. </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>
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	<li>
	<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">Suppose your baby is bottle-fed with cow milk; cut down on the milk. 350ml to 400ml of cow milk is more than sufficient for your child. </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>
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	<li>
	<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">Have six mini-meals in a day instead of 3 big ones. This will protect your baby from overeating. </span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>
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	<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">Avoid bribing your child with treats. This makes your baby a picky eater but also spoils his food habits.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>
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	<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">Limit your baby&#39;s screen time. One hour a day or less looks more than enough for a baby. If possible, ban it completely.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>
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	<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">Try and play with your child. Keep him physically active. You can take your baby for a walk or even to a park. Cycling is a good option too.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>
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	<p style="text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Segoe UI Web&quot;,Arial,Verdana,sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-family:Arial,Arial_EmbeddedFont,Arial_MSFontService,sans-serif">Ensure proper sleep patterns for your child. If your baby is not sleeping properly, this may be one reason why they are putting on some extra weight.</span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align:left">Gone are the days when your baby would nicely accept and eat whatever you gave them. What is important to understand is that the growth rate and appetite- both tend to slow down once your baby becomes a toddler. Your baby is growing and is also developing food preferences. Your baby is probably bored of what you give them to eat and wants something you gave them two days back.</p>
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<p>However, it becomes necessary to address this issue in time to avoid further problems in their growth and development.</p>

<h2><strong>Tips for Parents of Fussy Eaters</strong></h2>

<p>Here are a few things that may help you in dealing with a fussy eater:</p>
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<h3><strong>1. A family that eats together stays together </strong></h3>
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<p>Eat together as a family and make sure that you serve your baby the same food served to everybody else. Do not make special food for your baby because this only encourages picky eating habits. You can include one food of your toddler&#39;s choice in the menu so that your toddler doesn&#39;t complain.</p>
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<h3><strong>2. Respect your child&#39;s appetite </strong></h3>
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<p>Never force your baby to eat if they are not hungry. Let your baby identify when they are hungry and decide about the right time for eating. Also, avoid bribing and forcing your child to eat or finish the meal. It;s better to let them eat when they want and as much as they want.</p>
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<h3><strong>3. Make a routine and follow it </strong></h3>
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<p>Plan your baby&#39;s meals and snack times at regular intervals and ensure that you follow them. If your baby decides to skip a meal, then you always have a choice to make something tummy-filling for your baby&#39;s snack time. Avoid milk and fruits juices during the day.</p>
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<h3><strong>4. Introduce new foods slowly</strong></h3>
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<p>We know you want to give your kids the world, but you got to be patient with food. Avoid introducing many varieties of food at once. Instead, go one food at a time. You can introduce something new every week or day but avoid introducing a bunch of new foods in the same meal.</p>
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<h3><strong>5. Make your food fun and attractive</strong></h3>
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<p>Your food should be decorated in such a way that your toddler just can&rsquo;t resist it! Use vegetables and fruits to make a tree or a scenery, even. Interesting shapes or colours can help heighten your child&#39;s interest and encourage them to try them out.</p>

<h3><strong>6. Experiment with new foods</strong></h3>

<p>Instead of sticking to basic or mundane foods, try new foods with your toddler. Introduce foods in new colours, textures, flavours and smells to your child and help them develop an interest towards food. Offer them a variety of foods in different meals and on different days and let them choose the kind of foods they want to eat.</p>
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<p>Take your child out for grocery shopping and ask them to pick fruits and vegetables. Once you&#39;re home, ask your toddler to help you rinse and wash them. Teach your child how to set the table. Involving them in the process before eating can help develop their interest and make them fond of eating.</p>
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<h3><strong>8. Think about a vitamin supplement </strong></h3>
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<p>This is one choice that parents have these days if their child is a fussy eater and is missing out on nutritious food. If you fear your child might develop a nutritional deficiency because of their fussy eating habits, you can try a vitamin supplement for them. However, always consult your paediatrician before.</p>
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<h3><strong>9. Don&#39;t offer dessert as a reward</strong></h3>

<p>If you offer dessert as the bumper prize after dinner, your child comes under the impression that desserts are something grand which will only make your toddler want desserts the most, disregarding other foods.</p>

<h3><strong>10. Keep your child away from distractions</strong></h3>

<p>Using your smartphone or watching something on TV can distract your child while they&#39;re eating and shift their focus from relishing and finishing their meal. So limit these distractions and let you child be focused on their food, family time and conversations.</p>

<p>As a parent to a fussy eater, the most important thing you can do is be consistent, never lose patience and never give up on improving their eating habits.</p>
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