Coming to the issue of Obesity, we all sometimes do wonder how much our kid actually weigh. As Adults, we use the Body Mass Index for ideal weight calculation while for youngsters, we base it on length for age and weight for age percentages charts.

If your child weighs more than children in the 95th percentile, he or she is considered overweight. Above the 85th percentile and your child is considered to be at risk of becoming overweight.

The growth charts for comparison for children between the age of 2 -20 months can be obtained from the cdc website at www.cdc.gov/growthcharts.

It’s important to remember that this is just a general guideline.You shouldn’t become too obsessed with making your child’s weight fit into a specific category. Instead, worry about his or her overall health.

Check your family lifestyle and try to adjust accordingly if you see your child reaching the 85th percentile weight range. However before drawing any conclusions, consult your pediatrician first.

Parents often become over duly concerned if their children do not fall within the ideal weight range. Thus they tend to get obsessed with constant weighing of their child. Such actions can be detrimental to a child health instead.

A little common sense can go a long way when deciding on matter regarding your child weight. Be a good role model and encourage your child to exercise regularly. Also provide him or her with a nutritious diet so that they can have a healthy lifestyle.

You can’t expect for your child to change her lifestyle while you keep the same unhealthy one. When you work to keep the whole family healthy, your child will be more likely to have a healthy weight.

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