How to Calculate the Height of a Child
Calculating the exact height of your child down to the inch can be accomplished in just a few minutes with a tape measure and a pencil. Tracking the growth of your child can clue you in on when its time to buy new clothes or could just be useful information for a scrapbook. Measure the child often, as growth spurts can happen regularly. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Have your child stand with his back against a flat surface, like a wall. The child's legs, back and head should all be touching the flat surface.
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Line a pencil up with the top of your child's head and make a mark against the wall at this point. Allow the child to move away from the wall.
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Measure the distance from the mark on the wall to the floor. The number on your tape measure is the height, in inches, of the child.
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