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What does it mean if a baby has length of 3% and head of 97%?
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Measurements: Babies are measured monthly to insure they and growing. Length at the 3% is the lower end of the curve. Length is the most difficult measurement for accuracy and often needs to be repeated. Head circumference at the 97% is at the high end of the curve. The value of the measurements is to show where they place on the curve and that it follows the curve. All the best.
Answered 11/28/2017
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