Signs of an Impending Growth Spurt in Children Under 12: What Parents Need to Know

growth spurts in children

As parents, we often find ourselves marvelling at how quickly our children grow. From the first moments of infancy to the tumultuous tween years, growth is a constant companion in their journey towards adulthood. One of the most noticeable phases in this process is the growth spurt, where children seem to shoot up overnight, leaving us scrambling to adjust – but how can we anticipate these spurts before they hit?

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Growth spurts

I have always known when one of the children is having a growth spurt as their appetites appear to increase ten-fold. During these periods it seems hard to fill them up. In general, these growth spurts tend to last about three days, but they have been known to last about a week at a time. […]

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