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Head Circumference Charts

Physical development head circumference chart of the baby.

First Year

Month
Normal range (5th to 95th percentile) in cm.
Median (50th percentile) in cm.
0
32.0 - 37.5
35.0
1
34.0 - 39.5
37.0
2
36.0 - 41.5
38.5
37.0 - 43.0
41.0
4
38.0 - 44.0
42.0
5
38.5 - 45.0
42.5
6
39.5 - 46.0
43.5
7
40.5 - 46.5
44.0
8
41.0 - 47.0
45.0
41.5 - 47.5
46.0
10 
42.0 - 48.0
46.5
11
42.5 - 48.5
46.5
12
43.0 - 49.5
47.0


The Second Year

Month
Normal range (5th to 95th percentile) in cm.
Median (50th percentile) in cm.
12
43.0 - 49.5
47.0
14
43.5 - 50.0
47.5
16
44.0 - 50.0
48.0
18
44.5 - 50.5
48.5
20
45.0 - 51.0
49.0
22
45.5 - 51.5
49.5
24
46.5 - 51.5
49.5


The Third Year  

Month
Normal range (5th to 95th percentile) in cm.
Median (50th percentile) in cm.
24
46.5 - 51.5
49.5
26
46.5 - 52.0
49.5
28
46.5 - 52.0
50.0
30
46.5 - 52.0
50.0
32
47.0 - 52.5
50.0
34
47.0 - 52.5
50.0
36
47.0 - 52.5
50.0
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Name: Jai
Country: India

Hi, Our baby girl was born on 5th May. HC was 33.5cm, now she is 3.5 months, HC is 37.5, she grows with 1cm every month. Her activities are normal and improving day by day. Could you please suggest if there is any issue ? THank You, Jai
 
Name: nazema
Country: malaysia

i can use this chart for my sweet little baby
 
Name: Jyoti
Country: india

this is very usefull chare
 
Name: Rajesh
Country: india

hey! this is really a great chart.
 
Name: Debjani
Country: india

this is very useful chart
 
Name: kumbi
Country: zambia

very useful when in doubt
 
Name: MAXIM JACK
Country: singapore

this is a great chart...i am so glad that i found it
 
Name: Mare4@optonline.net
Country: usa

if a 3 year old has 48.4 and has a heart murmer, not functional, and born premature 3 lb. is the heart too small too?
 
Name: Maria
Country: usa

thank you for proving this chart because i had a paper do in the morning dealing with this. thanks again. but quick question is this the average child or just india's children?
 
Name: Wondering
Country: india

i am curious about the data in the chart. - what is the source? - is it all-india data? or region specific? - are there more specific charts for certain ethnic groups? - what about rural/urban? any differences?
 
Name: lucinda
Country: usa

my daughter was born with a small head. at age 2 it was 42cm. now at age 7 it is 47cm., but the doctors say she doesn't have microcephaly? she has several developmental delays and is mental retarded. they did an mri normal and fragile x and chromosone tests normal. they are saying it's due to me probably? but refuse to do any testing cat scan etc. to see what the cause is, any suggestions?
 
Name: ligliwa
Country: micronesia

thank you for this chart. it will help me track my baby's head measurements. i also feel a lot better knowing my baby's head is within the normal range. god bless you.
 
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Country: aahamas

 
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Name: Rendan
Country: U.S.A.

my daughter is 6 months lenght 27" / weight: 16.5 pounds head circ. 18" is she ok? because the head is alittle big than 17.3./4 the doctor said she's a little bit over the chart. in your chart, she's fine. why? thanks
 
Name: Ramin
Country: iran

i have a twin. my son is 6 months now. his head cicumferences are as follows birth 32.5cm 1 month 33cm 2 month 36cm 3 months 39cm 5 month 43.5cm 6 months 46.8cm tell me if there is anything wrong? thanks.
 
Name: Girija
Country: India

fyki regards annadurai m
 
Name:
Country: Solomon Islands

 
Name: vishakha
Country: India

hi...my daughter is 17 mths old n her head circumference is 45cm...is her hc less...does it affects in brain development,thanx.
 
Name: debjani
Country: India

meycrain head ach
 
Name: Michelle
Country: Malaysia

hi, my son is 6 month old now. his head circumference is 47cm. doc asked me to keep track of his measurement as 47cm for a 6 month old baby is too much. what would you guys advice?
 
Name: Mum23
Country: India

is a 20th percentile for head circumference (37.5 cms)of an 8 week old indian baby girl ok? where can i get a chart for head circumference percentile data for indian kids ? thanks !
 
Name: kelly
Country: U.S.A.

my son is 5 1/2 months old with a head circumference of 46cm. doctors are concerned and im freaking out, although he is developing fine with no symptoms of hydrocephalus. where can i view the answers to these posts?
 
Name: worriedmom
Country: India

my baby is on the 90th percentile for his age of 2 months, but in the 30th for his head circumference. developmentally he is doing great! should i be worried? his head seems to be flatteneing on left temporal side.
 
Name: Dad
Country: Australia

there are a lot of anxious parents out there. it is understandable as the sons and duaghter are the most important thing in the whole world. we all want the very best for all these little things. no matter what, we will always love them.


 

 
 
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