EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 36 MIN
8: What does my child's growth chart even mean?
from The Airplane Spoon Podcast: Real questions and Real stories about Feeding Children · host Sarina Murrell
Every well-child visit starts the same way — your child gets measured, a dot gets plotted, and suddenly you're staring at a percentile number wondering if you should be worried.In this episode, feeding therapist Sarina Murrell breaks down what growth charts actually measure, how they were built, and — just as importantly — what they can't tell us about how your child is really doing with food.In this episode:What a percentile number actually means (hint: higher is not better)The difference between the CDC and WHO growth charts — and why it mattersWhy breastfed babies and children from certain ethnic backgrounds often track lower on US chartsWhat a percentile drop really means, and when it's worth paying attention toWhy a "normal" growth chart doesn't always mean feeding is going wellQuestions to bring to your next pediatrician visitGrowth charts are a valuable tool — but they're just one piece of the picture. This episode will help you understand the full story.
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