Parents often ask pediatricians to see their children's growth chart but many don't seem to know how to interpret the information, a new U.S. study suggests. In an online survey of 1,000 parents ...

Growth charts are a kind of childhood ritual. With each immunization, public health nurses document a baby's head circumference, height and weight. But are they doing more harm than good?

Growth charts are just a guide – While they show averages for weight and height, each child’s growth pattern is unique, and doctors use them to track progress rather than compare kids.