Tip 1: How to measure the weight and height of a child
Tip 1: How to measure the weight and height of a child
Height and weight of a child - geneticallyprogrammed processes, which must be strictly controlled at all stages of the growing up of the baby. Comparing these indicators of different periods, one can assess the correctness and harmony of a child's physical development, reveal hidden pathologies or predisposition to them.
You will need
- - electronic scales for newborns;
- - floor electronic scales;
- - tape measure;
- - ruler;
- - table;
- - notebook;
- - a pen.
Instructions
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In the first year of life, the parents crumbs monthlyvisit a children's polyclinic, where the pediatrician necessarily weighs and measures the growth of the baby. However, many couples seek to recheck the data from the polyclinic in order to keep the situation under control.
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Measuring the weight of the baby at home can be done withusing special weights for newborns. They can be purchased at a pharmacy or at a specialized children's goods store. Scales for newborns are mechanical (such models are practically out of use) and electronic. The latter have a convenient support in the form of a bowl, on which it is necessary to put a baby or plant an already grown-up baby. A newborn scales are usually used to measure the weight of a child under 2 years of age.
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Before the procedure completely remove the baby, forin order to obtain more reliable figures. Many electronic devices are equipped with the function of memorizing the obtained indices, which allows parents to see the difference in weight in comparison with the previous data. If there is no electronic memory on your scales, be sure to write down the numbers in a notebook or notebook.
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When special weights for newborns do notthere is, you can use the usual floor. To do this, measure the exact weight of the mom and remember its value. After that, the mother must be taken into the hands of the baby and weighed with it together. The resulting difference in indicators will be the weight of the child. This method is not very accurate, so for a regular weighing is better to buy a special baby scale.
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To measure the growth of infants on a flatthe surface of the table, put the usual centimeter tape, while the mark "zero" should be near the wall. Then place the baby on the table so that his head rests against the wall. Straighten the child's legs and gently press them with your left hand to the surface of the table. With your right hand, attach the ruler to the feet of the crumb (it should lie perpendicular to the tape). Determine the growth of the baby at the place of contact of the ruler and centimeter tape. Write down the data in the notebook.
Tip 2: How to measure the growth of a newborn
Children grow up quickly, literally by the hour. Mom will understand this very soon when bathing: the bath begins to seem to them less and by the end of the first year the grown up child already finds it difficult to fit into it. Growth the baby is identified first in the maternity hospital, and then in the children's clinic on a special growth meter, in the supine position. House height newborn is also easy to measure.
Instructions
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The table is moved one side against the wall. Put the baby on a table covered with a diaper. Keep the child's head in such a way that it snug against the wall. Legs should be straightened and slightly pressed to the table, so that they lay flat, and the child could not bend them. The feet must be at right angles. A ruler or bar is attached to the crown, a book can be attached to the feet, and then the distance is measured with a centimeter tape between them.
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After discharge from the maternity hospital monthly visita children's clinic where the doctor will determine the dynamics of the physical development of your child, and will calculate whether it corresponds to age. For this, there are different methods of calculation - one of them: - Age - Optimum growth (in centimeters) - Optimum weight gain (in grams) - 1 month (3 - 3,5 cm) - 600g2 month (3 - 3, 5cm) - 800g3 month (3 - 3.5cm) - 800g4 month (2.5cm) - 750g5 month (2.5cm) - 700g6 month (2.5cm) - 650g7 month (1.5-2cm) - 600g8 month 1,5 - 2cm) - 550g9 month (1,5 - 2cm) - 500g10 month (1cm) - 450g11 month (1cm) - 400g12 month (1cm) - 350g The weight of the baby should match its growth.
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Be sure to record the growth of the child at least oncea month in the form of a graph, starting with growth at birth and then its monthly figures. The average growth rate of a newborn is usually 50.5 cm. In the first three months the baby grows 3 cm per month, in the next three months by 2.5 cm, in the third quarter of the year by 1.5 cm, in the fourth quarter - by 1 cm per month . In one year the height of the baby should be an average of 75 cm.
Tip 3: Which floor scales are better - electronic or mechanical
The choice between electronic and mechanical scales -it is basically the choice between accuracy and cheapness. Over time, more and more consumers prefer more modern and convenient electronic scales: many models are equipped with so many functions that overpayment seems justified. But some users do not need all these functions, and accuracy to gram is also not necessary, their choice is mechanical models.
Instructions
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The principle of operation of mechanical scales is simple: under the platform is a spring, when a person stands on them, it contracts, pressure causes the needle to move along a scale. Do not need any batteries, batteries, chargers - mechanical scales work in all conditions and are distinguished by their durability, if done qualitatively. The simplicity of the design also affects the price: most mechanical models are several times cheaper than electronic scales, and this is their main advantage.
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And the main drawback of mechanical weights -inaccuracy. Some devices give an error of up to 2 kg, which is completely unhappy with most modern users. Although this is an extreme, many modern models are mistaken for a maximum of half a kilogram - some cheap electronic scales also have a greater margin of error. In short, if you are satisfied with the indications with a spread of about a kilogram, you should not overpay for an electronic model, but those who like accuracy will not be able to use such scales.
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Electronic scales do providegreater accuracy, since they work with a special sensor made of a pressure sensitive material. Information about the pressure is converted into an electronic form and enters the display, which reflects the weight with tenths, and sometimes even hundredths of a kilogram. Losing girls, bodybuilders, pregnant women is important to know the slightest changes in their body. But we need to understand that neither mechanical nor electronic scales reflect the amount of fat in the body, because changes in weight can be due to fluid fluctuations in the body and other causes.
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Some electronic scales are equipped with manyadditional functions, including the calculator of the percentage of fats in the body. But here they do not guarantee accuracy, calculating the weight only approximately, according to the standard formulas. Only the most expensive models with special sensors can really estimate the amount of fat, muscle and bone tissue in the body.
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Electronic scales are more expensive than mechanical scales, but if notchoose a model with a whole range of additional functions, the overpayment for accuracy will be small and completely justified. Electronic scales operate on batteries, but the energy consumption is so small that they can be used for years without remembering the replacement of batteries. In addition, the choice of electronic models is much broader, and the design is much more attractive.
