How do boys grow up? Height and weight in tables by year

In the sixth year of life, a redistribution of muscle and fat tissue occurs in a person. The former are becoming more numerous, the latter are leaving. Therefore, now every year the child will look more and more like an awkward teenager. At this age, children develop posture, which parents should pay close attention to. Over the past year, the baby has grown by 5–7 cm and gained 2–3 kg. This ended another age-related growth spurt. Then, until adolescence, the child will grow more slowly. What is the height and weight of a child at 6 years old? How do they change throughout the year? What does this depend on? What should you pay attention to?

A little about preschoolers

It is known that the period of growing up of a child, which is 6 years old, is very important.
He experiences a large number of physical and mental changes. Among them: loss of baby teeth, a strong jump in growth and excessive interest in the opposite sex, the formation of gender self-identification. All these processes are absolutely normal and natural, but at such a difficult time, parental support and attention is very important for the child. Due to the rapid rise in the mark on the children's stadiometer, which can sometimes move upward by 8–10 cm, and the formation of a new Hollywood smile in the baby, the body works in an enhanced mode, spending a large amount of energy and useful reserves. During the preschool period, you should significantly diversify the baby’s diet and do not forget that the height and weight of a child at 6 years old is important to keep under control. Moreover, these two indicators directly depend on each other.

When is deviation from the norm bad?

If parents notice that their child is significantly behind his peers, or vice versa (boys’ height, weight and general development often exceed the average), this is a reason to seek advice from a doctor.

Before looking for geneticists and the best luminaries of world medicine, it is enough to make an appointment with a family doctor or local pediatrician. The medical record of any baby whose health status is monitored by the parents contains data on the dynamics of its development; on their basis, a qualified doctor can make certain conclusions regarding the child’s growth rate.

Problems may occur in the following cases:

• hormonal surges due to puberty;
• disturbances in the level of “growth hormone”;
• developmental delays;
• difficulties associated with abnormal intrauterine development;
• genetic disorders.

Now you know what height a boy should be at a certain age.

Weight of children at 6 years old: WHO standards

It was noted above that it is not worthwhile to equate all children with the same brush. The results of the statistics are data collected from studies conducted in five countries. Living conditions, climate and genetic prerequisites are different everywhere. Weight indicators differ to one degree or another for everyone, so the general section on the body weight of preschool children should be divided at least by gender, namely, the average parameters of boys and girls should be considered separately. For ease of perception, below are tables with data reflecting the essence of the issue about the average weight of a child at 6 years old.

Is there no way to fight genes?

A person’s appearance is determined at the genetic level even at the moment when the egg meets the sperm and fertilization occurs. It is then that it becomes clear what gender the baby will be, what kind of eyes he will have, skin color, build. However, this does not mean that what was originally laid down by nature cannot be adjusted or will remain unchanged throughout life.

Yes, eyes and hair, skin tone can be changed through third-party intervention, but blue eyes will remain that way until old age. Boys' height, weight and build are directly influenced by their lifestyle and the conditions in which they grow and develop. Short parents may well have a son above average height, especially since one cannot ignore the fact that genes are passed on through several generations, and no child can be an exact copy of their biological mother and father. It can be unequivocally stated that it is easier for a person to worsen his appearance and health than to improve it.

Averages for girls

The table shows that the limit from 20.2 to 21.2 kg is the normal weight of a child at 6 years old. A girl with this body weight is considered the most correctly and harmoniously developed. If any deviation from the norm occurs, to a lesser or greater extent, then it is recommended to adjust the diet and add physical activity to the life of the growing beauty.

An underweight girl should be motivated to participate in sports. It helps strengthen muscles, builds character and morale. Cycling, roller skating, dancing, winter fun on a sled or long walks with the whole family - this is not a complete list of activities that you can engage your little one in. All these actions contribute to a good mood and proper child development. After physical activity, your appetite wakes up, which is the main assistant in gaining the missing kilograms.

Proper nutrition for children

A preschooler's diet should include healthy foods containing calcium, phosphorus and vitamins. Milk, cottage cheese, fish, meat, fruits, herbs and vegetables are considered mandatory, but you should stay away from sweets - candies and chocolate. Excessive goodies and large amounts of sugar cause a feeling of laziness and relaxation, and this is not conducive to the child’s physical activity. Parents of those girls who are overweight are advised to consult an endocrinologist.

This doctor is an expert on hormones, which in most cases are responsible for the weight of the human body. It is a failure in their matrix that often leads to an excessive increase in volume. If this is the problem, then it will be resolved when the hormonal levels return to normal. If the reasons for a girl’s excess weight are rooted deep in the family tree, then the main recommendation remains exercise and proper nutrition. Without sweets, fatty, fried and junk foods: chips, soda, fast food.

An example of healthy foods for a child, presented in the form of a pyramid, will help you create a tasty and varied menu for a six-year-old.

Child at 9 months - development and nutrition

At 9 months, a child’s nutrition is predominantly breastfeeding, but adult food occupies a large place in the diet. At this time, the baby is constantly chewing, as the teeth and jaws are actively developing. To satisfy this need, you need to give him carrots, dried fruit, and a hard apple. The baby eats more than one liter of food per day. Although a child’s menu at 9 months is already very varied (porridge, kefir, various purees), there is no need to give him canned fish or, in general, any products with various preservatives. Feeding occurs while sitting. Let him hold a spoon in one hand and bread in the other. Many babies drink a little from a cup on their own.

Developmental activities

Games and activities at this age carry meaning. You need to pay special attention to fine motor skills of your hands; beans, pebbles, and buttons will train your fingers, just don’t leave your baby unattended with these items. Children enjoy kneading clay, tearing paper, and making dough. You can show your little one how to draw with crayons or markers. If you have a 9 month old child, development should also be aimed at physical parameters. Gymnastics includes squats, bending legs and arms, bending and walking. It is good to use repetitions of rhymes. Teach your child to dress and undress.

Child at 9 months - development, video:

Weight of boys 6 years old

Let's consider the average indicators established by WHO.

The recommendations for boys who have exceeded the established weight limits by their sixth birthday remain the same:

1. Nutrition adjustments.
2. Exercise stress. For a boy, sports equipment in the form of a wall bars and a horizontal bar should be constantly available, because it is important for a future man to grow strong and resilient. This is an axiom.
3. Contact an endocrinologist if you are overweight for no apparent reason.

All children are very active by nature, but there is one aspect that makes them behave sedately, and sometimes even choose the position of an observer. This is the child's weight. At the age of 6, the boy achieves certain changes in the physical plane, namely in coordination. During this period, a preschooler can successfully play hockey, football, tennis, swimming and other sports consciously, guided by the rules.

It is worth carefully monitoring the boy’s body weight so that he can enjoy games and sports courage, and not turn into an outside observer. Parental example is very important for children. It is worth organizing family hikes or walks. This not only strengthens the body, toning the muscles, but also leaves happy memories in childhood memories.

Physical development of boys

Data on the height and weight of boys according to WHO tables was updated in 2006 and is still relevant today. In addition to the ratio of body length and weight, such parameters as the head and chest circumference of children are also important for WHO: these indicators provide additional confirmation that the boy is developing normally. It is especially important to measure the circumference of up to a year by month: at each appointment, the pediatrician must, in addition to placing the child on scales and a stadiometer, measure the head and chest with a centimeter tape. Russian data differ slightly from WHO data and are average values.

The average height and weight of boys under 18 years of age can be checked in the tables:

From birth to 2 years:

From two years:

Growth standards for children 6 years old

At the beginning of the article it was said that not only the weight of children at 6 years old is a sign of the health and harmonious development of a preschooler, but also his height. Body weight directly depends on this indicator, which doctors focus on. This section will be devoted to this value, and for clarity, it will contain a table of children’s growth. The indicators in this summary are the result of WHO research.

This child growth chart shows that there is a difference between boys and girls at the age of six, but it is tiny and amounts to only 1 cm, or more precisely 9 mm. It turns out that as a basis for the average height of a six-year-old child, who is normally physically developed, we can take an indicator equal to 115–119 cm.

The relationship between chronological and biological age

Biological age is the unity of development of the tissues of the child’s body, which depend on the unique characteristics of the child.

Chronological age is a period that shows how long a child has lived since birth. This age can be easily determined using documents. Chronological and biological ages often do not coincide with each other. This is more typical for girls, who are characterized by faster biological maturation. As a result, girls' weight and height exceed those of boys.

Recommendations for parents whose children are stunted

It often happens that some children are different from their peers. The child worries that he is inferior to everyone in kindergarten or on the playground, and turns to his parents for advice. This may not happen directly, but in countless children's questions regarding this aspect. An attentive family will be able to recognize anxiety and help a worried child. Here are some tips to help your child stretch out:

• Correct daily routine. A growing body simply needs mental and physical activity to be replaced by rest, so it’s worth thinking about the competent organization of a child’s free time. You need to teach your baby to go to bed every day no later than 22:00. This healthy habit will not only promote growth, but also teach discipline.
• Since Soviet times, it was believed that those who exercise on the horizontal bar can boast of being tall. Most likely, this is just an invention of grandmothers, but there is some truth in it. Sport is an integral part of proper physical development; without it it is impossible to imagine strong and healthy children.
• Pure mineral water and proper nutrition, rich in vitamins, calcium and fiber. It is worth explaining to your child that monitoring nutrition is very important. Junk food will expand, and healthy food will help you grow.

What can a 9 month old baby do?

Children already know how to crawl quickly, climb onto heights, and sit down from different positions. They can stand, holding onto a support and their mother’s hand with one hand. Some move at a side step, holding on to something. The baby copies the movements of adults, claps his hands, lowers and raises his arms, and stomps his feet.

He becomes more and more interested in his own reflection in the mirror. He often grasps objects not with his entire palm, but with his thumb and forefinger. Enjoys playing with small objects, putting them in containers, removing and putting on lids. Some toys are of particular interest; if you manage to open the box or throw the toy far, he smiles and rejoices. Various emotions are already reflected on the face - pleasure, interest, resentment, attention.

The child responds to his own name and knows the names of objects. Understands the words “get up”, “throw”, “on”, “lie down” and others. The repetition of sounds and syllables becomes expressive when he is awake and babbles loudly. The baby drinks from a cup, holds a dryer or bread in his hand, sucks it and takes a bite.