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How do I know if my child is the right height or weight for his age?

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How do I know if my child is the right height or weight for his age?

To know if their at the right height and weight one must use a CDC chart which has various percentiles on it to tell if the child is above or below normal. The Percentiles determine on a whole comparing to the current average of the population to date.

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