Head Circumference

mrzmartin

Hey everyone! Just wondering if anyone has been warned by their pediatrician about the their child's head being too large. My 6 month old has a head circumference that's in the 99th percentile. But his overall growth (height and weight) has been in the 90-98th percentile since birth. Should I be worried????

moobug

My DD is in the 95th for head. Our pediatrician measured both parents heads and since DH's head is apparently "way above average" (hahaha), they are not concerned. Apparently, it can also be genetic - just like height.

DD is in the 90th for length and 50th for weight @ 4 months.

withoutshoes

At 6 months, DS head, weight, and length was all in the 90-95th percentile.  However, the Dr. never mentioned that he was concerned. 

tracelini

My DS's head is ginormo as well and doctor doesn't seem worried. Hasn't said anything. We've got our 6 month check up in a couple of weeks, if it's changed then, I will let you know! Yay for big headed babies! (It just means we have the smart ones!)

BackthePack

I wouldn't be concerned. My DS has a big head (I've recently had to start buying the next size up in shirts b/c his head won't fit through his real size!) and my pedi, who is sometimes overly cautious, has never mentioned anything about it being a problem.