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 Researching information about your child's growth?
This page will point you towards basic information. Other syndromes and information are linked on our home page, or through the lists on the left. You may want to take advantage of our search (GO) button. If you have questions, feel free to call us at (708) 383-0808. We are here to help you!
 Children's growth (how much they grow each year) is VERY important.
"Normal" growth (more than 2 1/2 inches per year after the age of 2) usually means that children are healthy (unless they are growing way too much). If your child is not growing the minimum of 2 1/2 inches each year, this growth failure can be caused by many things.
1. What is Normal Growth? (details about the 4 stages of growth)
2. An Overview of Children's Growth Abnormalities (what may cause my child to not grow well?)
3. Constitutional Growth Delay (late bloomers)
4. Precocious Puberty (entering puberty too young)
5. Growth Charts: If you would like to see exactly how your child's growth is measuring up, we have an Interactive Growth Chart online. It plots the information for you and explains how your child is growing. Click here and follow the information in the blue box to begin.
6. What kind of doctor specializes in children's growth problems and how can I find one in my area?
MAGIC's Motto: "Children have a short time to grow and a lifetime to live with the results."
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