Growth not only involves length and weight of a body, but also includes internal growth and development. A child's brain will grow the most during the first five years of life, reaching 90 percent of its final size. Growth is complete between the ages of 16 and 18, at which time the growing ends of bones fuse.
Normal growth is categorized in a range used by pediatricians to gauge how a child is growing.
Ultimately, the child should grow to normal height by adulthood. If you suspect your child is not growing properly, always consult your child's physician. Click here to view the Online Resources page of this Web. Copyright 2000 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. All rights reserved.