How to measure head circumference babies?

Since your baby's head will grow rapidly in the first few months, head circumference is often used to track your baby's growth. Your pediatrician can determine your baby's head circumference at each visit and likely will recommend a percentile for their head size. A head circumference larger than 75th percentile for your baby's age is considered “normal”.

How to measure newborn skull bone circumference?

The easiest way is by placing your child’s head between two plastic sheets and measuring the circumference of your child’s head at the level of their eyebrows (called the interpupillary line). This is the same place you would measure a growth chart. If you have a tape measure, that works too. Don’t be tempted to use a soft tape measure that you might find at a drugstore—it will give you an inaccurate reading.

How to measure head circumference newborn baby?

Our first concern is to make sure the tape measure is thick and wide enough to get a true reading. We also recommend using a tape measure that is flexible rather than one with cardboard or vinyl. It will give you a more accurate reading. If you have a ruler handy, you can also use that. However, it may be hard to get an accurate reading.

How to measure newborn head circumference?

To measure your baby’s head, you can use either a tape measure or a stretchy cloth measuring tape. You can also use a soft flexible measuring tape, which is usually sold separately. To measure your baby’s head, place the tape measure around your child’s head so that the tape is level with your baby’s eyebrows. The tape measure should stop at the centre of their forehead.

How to measure newborn head circumference with ultrasound?

A safe and easy way to measure the circumference of your newborn’s head is to use an ultrasound machine. Using a Doppler probe, the technician can pick up sound waves that pass through your baby’s soft tissue, creating an image on the screen. The size of the head on the screen gives you an accurate head circumference measurement in centimeters.