Pediatricians and family physicians use a growth chart to keep track of children's physical growth. What exactly are they and why do doctors use them? Why is head circumference measured? What are percentiles, how are they determined, and how do all the numbers relate? What's the ideal percentile for your child? What could signal a problem? Dr. Michael Nelson, pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente answers our questions and shares his growth chart pearls of wisdom.


Growth Charts: What do they say about your child? What could signal a problem? - NMNB Ep27

Real Moms. Real Stories. A weekly podcast by new moms, for new moms with tips, tricks and sanity savers on sleeping, feeding, crying and more! Guests include, doctors, pediatricians, authors, experts on child seat safety, strollers, baby carriers, activities and more! Friendly advice, various perspectives and relevant information to get you through those first years.

Kids & Family

Babies and Mommies on the go – things you don’t leave home without! What’s in the diaper/baby bag? What should be in your bag? Two smaller bags or one “mother load” bag? Are emergency items stashed in the car? What could this emergency stash include? Plus, this week’s Mommy Matters.

Babies and Mommies On The Go - NMNB Ep47

What’s so important about shoes? What shoes conform best to your baby's foot? Hard sole or soft shoes… Why? Are boys' shoes different from girls'? How to know if a shoe fits correctly? Will you have to pay more for recommended shoes? What about Crocs?

Baby Shoes - NMNB Ep46

How are you preserving those special moments, photo books, video, blogging, etc. This week's panel share the ways they are holding onto those special moments. Plus, offer some easy idea you can try. And, more Mommy Matters.

Preserving Memories of your Babies - NMNB Ep45

Melissa and Doug wooden toys, or plastic toys? Which toys are great and which not so great? How many toys are too many toys? Some ideas about where to store them, rotating them, and what are "toy trades"? And, this week's Mommy Matters!

Total Toy Takeover - NMNB Ep44

We know long term breastfeeding is a wonderful thing for both mom and baby but how can you keep it through the inevitable and welcomed changes, through the night, adding solid foods, and going back to work. RN, MPH, IBCLC, Rose deVinge-Jackiewicz is this week's breastfeeding expert.

Growth Charts: What do they say about your child? What could signal a problem? - NMNB Ep27

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