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Suggest Remedy For Poor Growth In Height
My son is 13 years old he is very thin, but extremely active and plays every sport. However he doesn;t seem to be growing. My older son was lot taller at this age. He weighs about 88 lbs and is 5ft 1. Should I have him checked out. His pedatrician said he looked okay onhis growth chart, He has a very small head.
Thu, 8 Oct 2015
Hi, your child height is normal fir age. In my opinion, every child is different so they should not be compared. I think that you should not worry about this at all. I hope this has helped you. Wishing your child good health. Take care.
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