Measuring the height of your child may seem like an easy task. However, it frequently leads to errors, primarily due to the prevalent practice of measuring height with makeshift tools ingrained in our society.
Surprisingly, you can measure your child’s height accurately without fear of making mistakes. Now, let’s delve into the step-by-step guide on how to calculate a child’s height by age!
1. Learn About Genetic Potential Health
First thing first, you need to know about Genetic Potential Health. Genetic Potential Health or Child’s Height Potential refers to the maximum height (adult height) that a child can achieve. The Indonesian Pediatric Association (IDAI) suggests calculating this by using the height of the mother and father as indicators.
Now, let’s look at how to calculate the Child’s GPH using the following formula:
- For boys: ((Mother’s Height (cm) + 13 cm) + Father’s Height (cm))/2 ± 8.5 cm
- For girls: ((Dad’s Height (cm) – 13 cm) + Mom’s Height (cm))/2 ± 8.5 cm
Let’s Breaking it down for a boy:
- Minimum Height: ((160 cm + 13 cm) + (180/2)) – 8.5 cm = 168 cm
- Maximum Height: ((160 cm + 13 cm) + (180/2)) – 8.5 cm = 185 cm
Having grasped the child’s height potential, it’s imperative for Moms to consistently monitor the child’s height development in accordance with their age.
2. How to Measure Height of Child By Age 0-2 Years Old
Secondly, we need to know about stunting. Stunting refers to the condition of delayed growth in children, with the most observed indicator being the child’s height. As a result of height is a developmental process influenced by nutrition during pregnancy. Therefore, Moms need to actively record the Height Chart according to their child’s age to ensure optimal growth.
| Age | Girl | Boy |
| 1 – 2 years old | 74 cm – 86 cm | 75,7 cm – 87,8 cm |
| 2-3 years old | 86,7 cm – 95,1 cm | 87,8 cm – 96,1 cm |
| 3 – 4 years old | 95, 1 cm – 102, 7 cm | 96,1 cm – 103,3 cm |
| 4 – 5 years old | 102,7 cm – 109,4 cm | 103,3 cm – 110 cm |
The key of having an accurate calculation is using the right instrument, its Infantometer Board and Infant Ruler.
Infant Ruler 
Infant Ruler
Both are instruments for measuring a child’s height commonly used in Health Centers. However, following the guidelines of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, Moms can opt to use an Infantometer Board. Alternatively, Moms can choose an Infant Ruler with a more affordable price.
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and, here’s how to use Infantometer Board :
- Place your child on the Infantometer Board or Infant Ruler
- Ensure the child’s head touches the head barrier
- Straighten the child’s legs until the soles of the feet are perpendicular to the foot barrier.
How to Measure Height of Child By Age Above 2 Years Old
As your child grow, you need different method to measure the height. You no longer need Infantometer Board or Infant Ruler. You will need Stadiometer Portable. A Portable measuring tool special designed for grown up and child by age above 2 years old.
Here’s how to measure height of child using Portable Stadiometer
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