"Puberty is really the deciding factor when it comes to growth," says Dr. Vaneeta Bamba, pediatric endocrinologist. Girls start puberty around age 11 and often finish growing by 14.
"With girls, once they get their period, they've achieved most of their growth, but they will typically grow another one to two inches even after their period," says Bamba.
There are no definitive rules when it comes to growth, however. Bamba notes some may experience an early growth spurt while others are considered 'late bloomers.'
To predict a child's height, you can double the height of a 2-year-old or average the parents' heights with adjustments for the father's height.
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