Growth Spurt Tracker
Height and shoe size changes recorded over time against typical ranges — a record to take to a professional, not an assessment.
After infancy children typically grow five to seven centimetres a year until puberty, but growth comes in bursts with flat periods between them, so a single measurement interval says very little and a series of them says a great deal.
Growth Spurt Tracker
Frequently asked
How much should a child grow each year?
Roughly 25 cm in the first year, about 12 cm in the second, 7 to 9 cm to age four, then 5 to 7 cm a year until the pubertal growth spurt. These are broad averages and individual children vary widely around them.
Can you predict adult height?
Only roughly. The mid-parental method — the average of both parents' heights, plus about 6.5 cm for a boy or minus 6.5 cm for a girl — carries a margin of eight to ten centimetres, so it is a conversation piece rather than a prediction.
When should I speak to a doctor about growth?
If a child has crossed centile lines on their chart, if growth has slowed or stopped, if they are noticeably out of step with peers, or if you are simply worried. A GP can plot the real chart, which is the assessment this tool deliberately does not attempt.
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