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My 8 week old son dropped from 95th percentile in height at birth to 89th percentile at his 8 week visit. his head size stayed about the same. is this cause for concern or is this normal?

Q: my 8 week old son dropped from 95th percentile in height at birth to 89th percentile at his 8 week visit. his head size stayed about the same. is this cause for concern or is this normal?

: If the percentiles are followed and BMI is normal, his growth is acceptable. Watch for a pattern of poor weight gain, decreases in BMI and two or more percentile growth lines on his growth curve. Discuss any feeding issues with your physician and a virtual consultation with HT is available to review as well.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

If the percentiles are followed and BMI is normal, his growth is acceptable. Watch for a pattern of poor weight gain, decreases in BMI and two or more percentile growth lines on his growth curve. Discuss any feeding issues with your physician and a virtual consultation with HT is available to review as well.

Answered 1/26/2022

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A member asked:

My 8 week old son dropped from 95th percentile in height at birth to 89th percentile at his 8 week visit. his head size stayed about the same. is this cause for concern or is this normal?

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