A mother brings her child to the clinic for a 12-month well visit.The child weighed 6 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth.What finding indicates that the child needs further assessment?

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Size increases rapidly during the first year of life.Birth weight doubles in approximately 5 months and triples by 12 months.This infant should weigh at least 18 pounds by this calculation.This child needs further assessment.Height increases an average of 1 inch during each of the first 6 months and about 1/2 inch each month until 12 months: 21 + 6 + 3 = 30 (30 inches is the predicted height).Patterns of body function are just now starting to stabilize.It is quite normal for a 12-month-old child to not be potty-trained or walking up stairs yet.These milestones usually occur in the toddler period of development (12 to 36 months).In the toddler stage,rapid development of motor skills allows the child to participate in self-care activities such as feeding,dressing,and toileting.Soon the child begins to navigate stairs,using a rail or the wall to maintain balance.

A Mother Brings Her Child to the Clinic for a 12-Month