📏 How to Track Baby Growth at Home in India?
Tracking your baby’s growth helps ensure they’re developing well — and you don’t need fancy tools to do it! With a few basics and regular checks, you can confidently monitor your baby’s physical development from the comfort of home.
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✅ What You Need:
• A baby weighing scale (digital preferred)
• A soft measuring tape (in cm)
• A baby growth chart (downloadable from WHO or IAP*)
• A notebook or tracking app (like BabyCenter, GrowthBook)
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📊 What to Measure:
1. Weight
📅 Check every 2–4 weeks
🧷 Newborns may lose weight in the first week, but regain by Day 10
✅ Healthy weight gain: ~150–200g per week in first 3 months
2. Length (Height)
📏 Lay baby flat and stretch legs gently to measure from head to heel
⏱ Measure monthly
3. Head Circumference
🧢 Wrap tape gently around forehead and back of head
📅 Check once a month in the first year
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📈 How to Use the Growth Chart:
• Compare your baby’s weight, height, and head size with average percentiles
• WHO & IAP charts are used by Indian pediatricians
• Don’t worry about small variations — trend over time is what matters!
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📱 Recommended Tools:
• GrowthBook app – Made in India for easy tracking
• WHO Child Growth Standards (PDF)
• Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) charts – available online
