Question

trace motor development of a child from birth to two years of age ​

Answer 1

Growth denotes increase in physical size of the body and development denotes improvement in skills and function of an individual. Together they denote physical, intellectual, emotional and social wellbeing of an individual. Birth to five years of age are called the formative years. During these years, basic mental and physical development occurs in children. As per the World Health Organization, nutrition, healthcare and environment play a crucial role in determining the growth of a child.

The parameters used to measure growth are weight in kilograms, height in meters and head and chest circumferences. In India, we use the WHO Child Growth Standards (2006) for children to track their growth. Monitoring your child’s growth to check for deficiencies is of paramount importance.