Your child's BMI can clue you in to a weight problem. WebMD explains how to calculate BMI and tips on maintaining a healthy weight.

In the United States, the average baby weighs just over 7 pounds at birth. Newborn girls (at 7 pounds, 1 ounce) are a bit smaller than newborn boys (at 7 pounds 8 ounces). The average newborn is 19.5 ...

One of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.

Could you please advice where I could find a weight chart for children to obtain their ideal weight. My daughter is 11 and a bit overweight, we have started a healthy eating plan for her but I woud ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rolled out changes to growth charts adding categories for children and adolescents with severe obesity.

Calculate the ideal weight for your baby and know your baby’s weight chart with Medindia's Infant weight calculator.

Please could you advise where I can get a chart detailing ideal weight vs height for children (age 8 - 13). I'm worried about my 9 year old and would like some guidelines to work from. Also, how do I ...

It’s important to help our kids maintain a healthy weight. But sometimes well-intentioned interventions can cause more harm than good.