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My 5yo has grown in height great and weight great.. but her feet have been the same size for over a year. if she's growing then why not her feet?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Normal growth: Ask your pediatrician to review your child's height and weight. Feet are a bit different and at 5, be grateful that she doesn't need new shoes as frequently as she will in a few years. Feet don't have to grow very much.

Dr Sial agreed

Answered 11/18/2015

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