Pediatric Growth and Development

Pediatric growth and development refer to the changes a child's body and abilities undergo as they grow. Growth involves measurable increases in height, weight, and body size, following predictable patterns. Development encompasses the progress of skills such as walking, talking, social interaction, and problem-solving, which happen in stages. Monitoring these milestones helps ensure children are growing healthily and reaching expected abilities. While each child develops at their own pace, healthcare providers look for usual patterns to identify any concerns early and support healthy growth.