growth spurt symptoms
Remember, though, that these growth spurt symptoms can also be signs of other conditions, like teething or illness. If you have any questions about changes in your baby's behavior, it's always best to check in with the pediatrician. Originally published in the May 2005 issue of Parents magazine.
Your child's growth percentile on the graph is her height and weight relative to other children of the same age and gender. For example, a child in the 75th percentile in height is taller than three-fourths of her peers who are the same age. Growth is seldom steady and even and tends to happen in spurts. Among the signs of a growth spurt in progress: Your child may seem hungrier than usual or eat more at a sitting.
What You Can Expect During The Teen Growth Spurt. The teenage growth spurt varies by gender, with different timing of onset and rates of growth. Girls tend to experience their growth spurt earlier than boys, nearly two years earlier. The sexual maturation aspect is a big piece of the growth spurt. Girls become hippy, leggy and buxom, while boys boast more muscles and hair.