What is the average weight of a 14-month-old child?

From the Guidelines

The average weight of a 14-month-old child is approximately 9.5-10 kg, as indicated by the WHO growth charts 1.

Key Points to Consider

• A healthy weight range typically falls between 8.2-12.2 kg at this age, but individual factors such as genetics, birth weight, feeding patterns, and overall health can influence weight development.
• Boys may weigh slightly more than girls on average at this age, but this difference is not significant enough to alter the overall average weight range.
• Parents should focus less on exact numbers and more on consistent growth patterns tracked on growth charts during regular pediatric check-ups.
• If a child is eating well, meeting developmental milestones, and showing steady growth along their established curve, minor variations from the average weight are generally not concerning.
• Significant deviations from established growth patterns, rather than from population averages, would warrant discussion with a healthcare provider.

Growth Charts and Weight Assessment

• The WHO growth charts are used to assess weight-for-age measurements for children aged <24 months, and they provide a standard reference for healthy weight development 1.
• The CDC charts also provide a reference for weight-for-age measurements, but they may overestimate the prevalence of short stature, underweight, and overweight in the United States when using the 5th and 95th percentiles 1.
• The WHO charts have less variability than the CDC charts among children aged <24 months, leading to an increased prevalence of both shortness and tallness for children aged <2 years when the 5th and 95th percentiles are applied.

From the Research

Average Weight of a 14-Month-Old Child

There are no research papers provided that directly address the average weight of a 14-month-old child.

Relevant Information

• The provided studies focus on the importance of nutrition in pediatric development and the role of healthcare professionals in promoting healthy nutrition 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
• They discuss the need for adequate nutrition to support growth and development, particularly in the first 1000 days of life 4.
• However, none of the studies provide specific data on the average weight of a 14-month-old child.

Key Points

• Nutrition is crucial for pediatric development and disease prevention 3, 5.
• Healthcare professionals play a vital role in promoting healthy nutrition and development 4, 5.
• The first 1000 days of life are critical for implementing interventions to ensure healthy nutrition and development 4.