This mother is getting her child weighed.
Parents use different ways to find out how well their children are growing.
Children who do not get enough food to eat do not grow well. Neither do children who do not eat a variety of foods, or children who are sick. If they do not eat enough good food, children will lose weight. This is dangerous to a young child s health. The most reliable way to know if your child is growing well is to get your child weighed and have the weight marked on the child s growth chart.