Standard table of normal male head circumference

The size of a baby's head circumference has a normal range, just like weight and height. It is not like what some people think, that the size of the head definitely indicates that the brain is more developed and the child is smarter. This is wrong. If a baby's head circumference is about 34 cm when he is born, and the baby's head circumference grows rapidly to 42 cm in March, it is necessary to suspect whether there is hydrocephalus, rickets or other diseases. The head circumference of adult male babies also has certain standards, so what is the standard table of the head circumference of ordinary men?

1. Introduction to head circumference measurement methods

1. Notes on head circumference measurement

Whether the sun hat is suitable for your head depends mainly on whether the head circumference size is consistent with the hat circumference. Sun hat show has detailed instructions in the baby description of the sun hat. It is only for reference so that you can choose a sun hat that suits you. What you need to do is to accurately measure the size of your baby's head circumference, so that Sun hat scholar can better serve you. The following is the relevant explanation of the baby's head circumference professional knowledge and measurement method.

2. Reference table of head circumference of adult male and female babies:

Generally, the baby's head circumference of an adult male is about 57CM or 58CM. The baby's head circumference of a baby with a larger head circumference is about 59CM to 61CM. The baby's head circumference of an adult male is about 56CM to 54CM.

Generally, the baby's head circumference of an adult woman is about 56CM or 57CM. The baby's head circumference of a woman with a larger head circumference is about 58CM to 60CM. The baby's head circumference of an adult woman with a smaller head circumference is about 55CM to 53CM.

3. Head circumference measurement method for adult men and women:

For accurate measurement, please use a ruler (also called a sewing ruler or mini ruler). Stand or sit, and measure the hair from the forehead with the ruler. Then, measure around the baby's head 2cm below the protruding point at the back of the head. Add 1 to 2cm to accurately measure the larger area of ​​the head above the ears. The hair should also be included in the accurate measurement. Since the accurate measurement is measured when the baby is wearing a hat, keep the ruler tight during the measurement process, but do not let the head be compressed by the ruler. Keep the end of the ruler aligned with the desired range.

If a child's head circumference is smaller than normal when he is born, and the growth rate of the circumference is also slow after birth, or even stops growing, then we should highly suspect whether there is cerebral malformation or microcephaly. Therefore, when the baby's head circumference seems to be too fast or too slow, it is abnormal, and parents should take him to the hospital for further examination in time.