What Every Parent Should Know About Their Child’s Growth at 5

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Your energetic explorer is finally turning five! This milestone is an exciting time filled with new adventures, bigger dreams, and incredible leaps in development. But how do you make sure they're on track to become a Batang May Laban—strong, healthy, and ready for all the exciting challenges ahead?

The key is focusing on essential areas of development such as Immunity and Growth, Plus, understanding the BMI Chart can give you a better idea of where your child stands in terms of healthy growth.

Growth: Tracking Milestones and Development

At 5, your child is becoming more independent and is now able to do things they couldn’t do a year ago. They’re learning new physical and cognitive skills, which can be tracked by both their activities and the BMI Chart.

Understanding the BMI Chart

At five years old, your child is probably full of energy—running, jumping, and exploring the world around them. Making sure they’re growing at a healthy pace is important for their body and future development. One helpful tool doctors use to track a child’s growth is the Body Mass Index (BMI) chart.

The BMI chart uses your child's height and weight to calculate a score, which is then compared to the typical range for children of the same age and sex. This chart helps determine if your child's weight is healthy for their height.

• If your child’s BMI is in the green zone, they are in a healthy range for their age and height.
• If their BMI is in the yellow or red zone, it might be a sign to consult with your pediatrician. This will help ensure that your child is getting the right nutrition and exercise to support their growth.

Keep in mind that children grow at different rates, and the BMI chart is just a guideline. Regular checkups with your pediatrician will provide more personalized growth assessments.

Fueling Big Adventures: The Power of Growth and Immunity Nutrients

At age 5, your child is likely interacting with other kids more, which means more exposure to germs. A strong immune system is vital. Encourage healthy habits like regular hand washing and ensure proper nutrition to keep them healthy and strong.  As  your child becomes more independent with learning and play, their nutritional needs become even more important. Bonakid Pre-School^® 3+ is proven and tested to help give your child better BMI because it's specially made with key nutrients to support their growth, energy, and immunity during this important stage.

Bonakid Pre-School^® 3+ is packed with key nutrients like:

• Calcium: Helps build strong bones and teeth—important for all the running, jumping, and playing your child does every day.
• Lysine: An important amino acid that helps the body build and repair muscles. It also helps the body absorb calcium for stronger bones.
• Iron: Helps make red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body. This gives your child the energy they need for their busy and active days.
• Vitamin D: Works with calcium to keep bones strong and also helps keep their immune system healthy.

These nutrients work together to help your child stay active, focused, and ready for learning and play.

Is Your 5-Year-Old a Batang May Laban:

• Growing at a healthy pace - Monitor their growth through the BMI chart and regular pediatric checkups.
• Developing skills - Your child should be gaining independence, learning new physical skills, and hitting cognitive milestones.
• Energetic and ready for new challenges - With proper nutrition, they should have the stamina for play and learning.
• Socially engaged and confident - Encourage interactions with others and foster their independence and proactiveness. 

When your child shows strength in these areas—healthy, active, at may lakas ng loob—they’re on their path to becoming a Batang May Laban.