Baby Growth Percentile Calculator 2025: CDC vs WHO Charts
Track your baby’s height, weight, head with CDC and WHO charts. Our calculator shows percentile rank from 0–24 months.
What Are Percentiles?
- 50th = average
- 3rd–97th = normal range
- <3rd or >97th → doctor visit
CDC vs WHO
| Aspect | CDC | WHO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | US babies | Global, breastfed ideal |
| Age | 0–36 mo | 0–60 mo |
| Use | US pediatricians | International |
Normal Growth Patterns
- Birth–6 mo: Double birth weight
- 12 mo: Triple birth weight
- Length: +25 cm first year
Red Flags
Weight <3rd → failure to thrive
Head >97th → hydrocephalus risk
Head >97th → hydrocephalus risk
Premature Babies
- Use corrected age until 24 months
- Corrected = chronological – weeks early
Measurement Tips
- Length: Lying down (0–24 mo)
- Weight: Naked, same scale
- Head: Around widest part
Step-by-Step Example
6 mo boy, 7.5 kg, 65 cm, 42 cm head
- Weight: ~50th (average)
- Length: ~25th (short)
- Head: ~50th
Integration with Tools
FAQs
Can percentile change? Yes — growth spurts normal.
Formula vs Breastfed? WHO ideal for breastfed.
Plot on paper? Download CDC charts.
Conclusion
Use our 2025 Baby Growth Calculator monthly. Percentiles ≠ health — consult pediatrician for concerns.
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