Free tool for parents
Healthy range
10th to 90th centile
Right where most children their age sit. Keep up the usual check-ups.
Borderline
3rd to 10th, or 90th to 97th
Often still perfectly fine, but worth keeping an eye on over time.
Worth a review
Below 3rd or above 97th
Less common. A quick check with Dr Nisa can give clarity and peace of mind.
Remember, growth is about the trend over time, not a single reading. Plotting a few measurements gives the clearest picture.
Is this a diagnosis?
No. It is a quick reference aid for parents based on WHO growth standards. It gives a percentile for a single measurement, not a diagnosis. For anything you are unsure about, please see a doctor.
Which growth standards do you use?
The World Health Organization Child Growth Standards: the 2006 standards for ages 0 to 5 years, and the 2007 reference for 5 to 10 years. These are the standards used in Malaysian child health records.
What can I check?
Weight and height or length up to 10 years, and head circumference up to 5 years, for boys and girls. Enter any one or more measurements you have.
My child is on a low or high centile. Should I worry?
A single reading outside the usual range is not always a problem, because growth is about the trend over time. If your result is borderline or flagged, it is worth a check with Dr Nisa for peace of mind.
What happens to my WhatsApp number?
It is used only to send your child’s growth report and occasional helpful tips from Dr Nisa’s clinic. You can ask to stop receiving messages at any time.