This version was machine-translated from German and has not been medically reviewed. The authoritative version is the German version.
Weight gain, general
g/day, g/week and g/kg/day from two weighings – for infants and children outside the Fenton curve
Scientific basis
Measurement error
Height measurement varies by approximately ±0.3–0.5 cm; over 6 months this means an uncertainty of about ±1 cm/year, over 3 months of ±2–4 cm/year. The same measurement technique (recumbent vs. standing, time of day) for both measurements is a prerequisite.
Calculation aid for healthcare professionals: the calculator reproduces what the sources cited assign to the inputs. Clinical assessment and every treatment decision remain with the treating physician. Inputs and results are not stored.