1 year old baby height 73 short not short

Under normal circumstances, the average length of the baby at birth is 50cm, the fastest growth rate within one year after birth, to 12 months is one year old, the average can reach 75cm, so that 73cm is relatively short height. The baby’s short height is more influenced by genetic factors, but also by the nutritional status, if the nutrition is sufficient, the baby will grow taller, there are also dietary factors, eat more nutritious and balanced food baby will grow faster, sleep quality and exercise will also affect the baby’s height. In our control, to ensure reasonable exercise, adequate sleep and balanced nutrition, so that the baby on the basis of genetics as tall as possible can be. Parents should start with these aspects to help their babies grow taller. 1, reasonable nutrition: in the process of baby’s growth and development, reasonable nutritional intake is very important. The first is protein, followed by calcium, phosphorus and other minerals, and the third is trace elements, of which zinc, in addition to helping to grow taller, also helps to maintain a normal sense of taste and appetite. 2, appropriate exercise: appropriate activity of arms and legs, do exercise. Do not over-exercise. 3, adequate sleep: adequate sleep is a necessary guarantee of baby’s growth, this is because growth hormone is at its peak secretion at night when asleep, sleep at night to lie flat, let the lower limbs relax, so that the bones get sufficient rest.