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