Recognizing the weight according to the age of the child is important. That way, parents can assess their child's growth and immediately take action if their child has certain conditions, such as being underweight or obese. Weight is one of the criteria for assessing the growth and nutritional status of children. Parents can monitor their child's weight through periodic checks to the doctor or weigh their children independently at home
Before that, find out in advance how to determine the ideal weight according to a child's age in the following discussion.
Weight for Children Age 1–10 Years
The following is a weight guide for children aged 1–10 years which can be used as a reference for your little one's growth and development:
| Age (years) | Heavy |
| Women | Male |
| 1 | 7 kg–11.5 kg | 7.7 kg–12 kg |
| 2 | 9 kg–14.8 kg | 9.7 kg–15.3 kg |
| 3 | 10.8 kg–18.1 kg | 11.3 kg–18.3 kg |
| 4 | 12.3 kg–21.5 kg | 12.7 kg–21.2 kg |
| 5 | 13.7 kg–24.9 kg | 14.1 kg–24.2 kg |
| 6 | 15.3 kg–27.8 kg | 15.9 kg–27.1 kg |
| 7 | 16.8 kg–31.4 kg | 17.7 kg–30.7 kg |
| 8 | 18.6 kg–35.8 kg | 19.5 kg–34.7 kg |
| 9 | 20.8 kg–41 kg | 21.3 kg–39.4 kg |
| 10 | 23.3 kg–46.9 kg | 23.2 kg–45.0 kg |
If the child's weight is below the ideal weight range above, it can be said that the child is underweight. In these conditions, the doctor will examine the child's overall condition to find out the cause and improve his nutritional status
Meanwhile, if a child's weight is above the range above, it could be a sign of a child's growth problem. However, nutritional status must also be ascertained by assessing the child's height and development according to his age.
Weight for Children Over 10 Years Old
To determine whether a child's weight over the age of 10 is ideal or not, you need to calculate the child's body mass index (BMI). BMI is a reference value for monitoring nutritional status that can be calculated manually by dividing body weight (kg) by height (m) squared.
For example, you have a 14-year-old busia girl with a weight of 42 kg and a height of 140 cm, then the way to calculate her BMI is:
- Change the unit of height from cm to m, it means your child is 1.4m tall
- Square your child's height by 1.4 x 1.4 = 1.96
- Divide weight by height squared → 42 ÷ 1.96 = 21.4
- Your child's BMI is 21.4
After knowing your child's BMI value, see the table below to find out their nutritional status.
| Age (years) | IMT |
| Women | Male |
| 11 | 13.9–19.9 | 14.1–19.2 |
| 12 | 14.4–20.8 | 14.5–19.9 |
| 13 | 14.9–21.8 | 14.9–20.8 |
| 14 | 15.4–22.7 | 15.5–21.8 |
| 15 | 15.9–23.5 | 16.0–22.7 |
| 16 | 16.2–24.1 | 16.5–23.5 |
| 17 | 16.4–26.5 | 16.9–24.3 |
If the child's BMI value is below the above range, the child is classified as underweight or underweight. Meanwhile, if the BMI number is above this range, the child is classified as overweight or obese.
That's how to find out the weight according to the age of the child. If you have difficulty maintaining a child's ideal weight based on their age, don't hesitate to consult the child's condition to the doctor.
Later on, doctors can provide advice on appropriate methods to support the growth and development of children, as well as provide medical treatment if needed.
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