When adopting children from international countries it can be difficult to determine if they are growing adequately, especially since American charts are different from Asian growth charts, Russian charts, South American charts, etc.

It is important to take into consideration your child’s medical circumstances, health history, early care, current nutrition, genetic heritage (if available), and emotional trauma. Sometimes, however, children may no make significant progress and parents will need to look at parasites and allergies, both of which AJ has.

Use these Vietnamese and Asian growth charts to see the percentages for your child. There are also China charts.