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[quote=Anonymous]My DD sees a pediatric endocrinologist. Per the endo, there are three stages of child height development: (1) infancy - birth to around age 2 (which is determined primarily by uterine factors); (2) childhood - age 2-3 to puberty (which is determined primarily by nutritional and environmental factors); (3) adolescence - puberty to adulthood. Every child has a "genetic height potential," which assuming normal nutrition and developmental conditions, most kids reach within around 3 inches. Early or late puberty can change that, as can other health and environmental conditions. A 4 year old is on their childhood growth trajectory and should remain on it until they hit puberty. Assuming normal puberty, they'll end up roughly around their genetic potential. [/quote]
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