Should A Parent Panic If Their Baby Grows Slowly?

Some parents get a bit alarmed if their baby grows more slowly than what may seem normal. This is not always a reason to panic. Heredity can play a huge role in the rate of growth for any child. If a baby has parents who are above average in size and were this way as children, he will also have a good chance of having a similar growth rate. If a baby has parents who are very petite, the child may very well be petite compared to other babies. So, if a baby appears to be growing at a slower rate, it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong. He may just be following in his parents footsteps.