Overattentive Children Emotional Growth
Delayed growth is poor or abnormally slow height or weight gains in a child younger than age 5. This may just be normal, and the child may outgrow it.
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Alternative Names
Growth - slow (child 0 - 5 years); Weight gain - slow (child 0 - 5 years); Slow rate of growth; Retarded growth and development; Growth delay
Considerations
A child should have regular, well-baby check-ups with a health care provider.
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