What type of food is to be given for an 18 month old child to achieve WHO, Child Health Standard which is Height- 77.2-87.3, weight - 8.9-13.5 and head circumference 44.9-49.9. My 18 month's old child is having only height 76 cm, weight-8.8 kg and head circumference 41. 5 cm.

Dr. Divya ShreePediatrician12yrs exp

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First of all, you have to understand every child is different. They grow upto their potential not upto WHO growth charts numbers. Any childs growth depends on nutrition as well as genetic and environmental factors. Your childs height seems reasonable but weight and HC are on the lower side. You need to make sure the childs nutrition is adequate by consulting a dietician, they can advice if any changes needed. Regarding HC being small, it could well be normal genetic but there are genetic disorders which can cause similar issues. Please consult for further evaluation and management.  

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