Weight to size of babies and children up to 5 years old

The classification of body weight to height for babies and children up to 5 years is done according to the average values determined by the WHO. The entered data are classified according to gender in ranges of deviation from the mean value. Three ranges of deviation are distinguished: σ, 2σ and 3σ. The following applies to the ranges:

In the ±σ range 68.27% of all children in this age group are
In the ±2σ range, 95.45% of all children in this age group are
In the ±3σ range, 99.73% of all children in this age group are

Weight

Gender

Size

Weight to size chart to 5 years

The chart shows the progression of weight versus height for infants and toddlers up to 5 years of age. The star in the diagram indicates the entered value. The colored areas indicate the σranges.

Table values for the weight to the size

Here are listed the values for the body weight in the range of the entered height and for the corresponding gender.

Body size measurement

Measuring the height of children

The easiest way to determine the height of children is to stand with their backs against a wall or door frame.
Both the heels and the back of the head rest against the wall.
A right-angled tool (e.g. large set square or book) is placed on the wall and pushed down until it touches the head. This can be used to make an accurate size mark on the wall.
The distance from the ground to the mark gives the body height.

Measuring the height of babies

Children under two years of age are best measured lying down.
It is helpful to have a second person available for support.
The child lies flat on its back, legs extended and head resting. The feet point upwards at right angles.
A tape measure is now used to measure from the bottom of the heel to the head.

References: World Health Organization WHO-Tables

Baby and child

Baby and child weight Baby and child body size

Body Mass Calculators

BMI for age: Infants 0 to 1 year Childs 1 to 5 years

BMI progress charts: BMI Charts

Body mass indices: Calculation of the Body Indices

Body Mass Tables: BMI Tables BMI Index