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Growth charts

Growth is an important indicator of a child's health. Our charts allow health professionals to plot and measure your child's height and weight from birth to young adulthood.

Charts for the early years

For boys and girls from 0 to 4 years, as well as babies who need close monitoring - and including the charts used in the Parent Child Health Record for new parents
Charts for 0-4 years

Charts for the school age years

For boys and girls from 2 to 18 years. Other charts available for children who need close monitoring (up to 20 years) and children with Down Syndrome
Charts for 2-18 years

How to get charts

You can freely download low-resolution charts, and order print and digital copies from external suppliers. If you have questions, contact us on growth.charts@rcpch.ac.uk
More about how to get access

Other charts

Neonatal and infant close monitoring
Childhood and puberty close monitoring
Down syndrome 0-18 years
Body mass index (BMI)
Personal Child Health Record (PCHR) - for new parents

Information

Anyone who measures a child, plots or interprets charts should be suitably trained, or be supervised by someone qualified to do so. 

Information for parents and carers
Guidance for health professionals

Working with children, young people and families

RCPCH works closely with children, young people and families. Find out how you can get involved in our work.

For children and young people