Growth and development checks
Is my child growing well? Is this milestone late? Regular checks give you real answers instead of comparisons with other kids.
Tracking growth the right way
At each visit Dr. Bilal measures weight, height (or length for babies) and head size, and plots them on standard growth charts. One measurement on its own says little. The line those measurements make over months and years tells the real story.
If your child is dropping across the lines, gaining too fast, or sitting far from the expected range, he will look for the reason. That could be diet, frequent infections, anemia, thyroid problems or simply family build.
Developmental milestones
Milestones are the skills children pick up as they grow: smiling, sitting, walking, talking, playing with others. Dr. Bilal checks four areas at routine visits:
- Movement: head control, rolling, sitting, walking and running
- Hand skills: grasping, picking up small objects, drawing
- Speech and language: babbling, first words, sentences, understanding
- Social and behavior: eye contact, pointing, playing, following instructions
Every child has their own pace, but some delays are worth checking early. If there is a concern, he will guide you on next steps, including referral for speech therapy, hearing tests or a developmental specialist when needed.
Nutrition and healthy weight
Good growth needs good food. Dr. Bilal gives realistic advice on weaning, toddler meals, iron-rich foods, milk intake and snacks. He also helps with children who are underweight, overweight, anemic or low in vitamin D, using plans that fit your family's routine and budget.
Get a check if you notice:
- No social smile by 3 months
- Not sitting without support by 9 months
- Not walking by 18 months
- No words by 16 months, or losing words or skills already learned
- Poor weight gain or weight dropping over several months
Questions parents ask
My child is shorter than other kids. Should I worry?
Children grow at different speeds and height often runs in families. What matters most is the growth pattern over time. Dr. Bilal plots height on a growth chart and investigates further only if growth has slowed or is well below the expected range.
When should my child start talking?
Most children say a few single words around their first birthday and start joining two words by about two years. If your child is not saying any words by 16 months or not joining words by two years, it is worth getting checked.
My child hardly eats. How can I help?
Picky eating is very common in toddlers. Dr. Bilal will first check growth and look for problems like anemia, then give you a practical plan for meals, snacks and screen-free eating times.