Babies who reach two key growth milestones by the age of 2 are twice as likely to be obese by the age of 5, according to a new study.
Experts say that this rapid growth should be a “red flag” for doctors and parents, suggesting the baby could be overfed or not spending enough time crawling around and using up energy.
Fast growing babies continued to be more likely to be obese by the age of 10 and those who grew particularly quickly in the first six months were most at risk.
After your baby is born, you’ll be given a Personal Child Health Record (PCHR), commonly known as the Red Book. Paediatrician Mo Akindolie explains the purpose of the Red Book.
What do you think of these findings? Is this just another thing for mums to feel guilty and paranoid about? Has it made you rush to check out your red book?
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