Why is measuring and monitoring a child’s growth important?
Health care caregivers universally use growth to judge the physical condition of babies and children: poor growth in early life has a negative impact on cognitive development and morbidity, whereas rapid and excessive growth is associated with a higher prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular disease. Early childhood development is arguably the most critical period of life. Good and bad early experiences lay the foundation for a child's future survival, growth, health, and wellbeing. Research has consistently shown that good early childhood development will directly impact a child's long-term health outcomes and will improve future opportunities, school attainment, and even earning potential. This period's significant impact on a child's emotional and social development is vital for their future confidence, communication, relationships, community inclusion, and mental health. Measuring and monitoring the weight and height of a child is a proper method of assessin