Child Growth Foundation
Child Growth Foundation (CGF) makes a difference wherever growth is a concern.
CGF is the leading UK charity dedicated to supporting, understanding, and managing rare growth conditions to improve the lives of affected children, adults, and families. Their vision is to ensure that all families affected by growth conditions in the UK receive a clinical diagnosis and corresponding care plan, so no one feels alone or isolated.
Trusted partner of the Child Growth Foundation
At Harlow, we take pride in our longstanding partnership with the Child Growth Foundation (CGF) to provide top-quality measuring equipment for monitoring infant development. With over 30 years of unwavering commitment to excellence, we are a trusted supplier of CGF-approved measuring solutions, ensuring accuracy and reliability in every measurement.
Comprehensive Height & Length Measuring Tools
Our extensive range of Height & Length Measuring Equipment encompasses everything needed for precise assessments, including Foot measures, Height measures, Dunmow, Measure mats, Paediatric Height charts, and Rollameters. These tools are meticulously crafted to facilitate accurate and consistent measurements, essential for tracking growth milestones with confidence.
Measuring at home
Measuring your child at home helps to identify any health or growth concerns.
You should measure both their height and their weight.
The height should be measured in cms and the weight in kgs.
Click the button below for some tips on measuring both of these at home (check pages 8-9)
What to do with the
information?
You should keep a note of the measurements you have and the date they were taken so that you can see how much your child is growing over time. The information can be plotted on a growth chart which will show you what centile your child is on.
Click the button below for more information about growth measurement and centile lines.
Does family height affect your child growth
Parents height is one of the important factors when considering how a child is growing.
A mid-parental height is calculated to help assess whether your child is growing as would be expected for your family size. You can input your information into an online calculator to tell you what your family mid-parental height is. If you’re still not sure please contact us at the Child Growth Foundation.
How often should I measure
my child
We would recommend that you leave at least 6 months between measurements so you can build a picture of how your child is growing.
It’s not always just about how much they are growing, but also the rate at which they are growing
What do I think if I'm worried or have more questions about my child growth?
Please speak to your GP about your concerns or you can contact our Support Line via email at support@childgrowthfoundation.org or by phone on 020 8995 0257.
Precision in Infant Health Monitoring
At Harlow, we understand the importance of reliable measuring equipment in safeguarding the health and well-being of infants. That’s why we remain dedicated to providing superior products that meet the stringent standards set forth by the Child Growth Foundation. Trust Harlow for all your child growth monitoring needs and embark on a journey of precision and confidence in every measurement.
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Explore our range of CGF-approved measuring equipment today and take the first step towards ensuring optimal growth and development for every child.
Click the button below to see the CGF product range.
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