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  1. ... and growth deceleration with height velocity less than 25th percentile for age; OR Severe growth deceleration with height velocity less than fifth percentile ...
  2. ... the 75th percentile, but then moved to the 25th percentile at 9 months, and dropped even lower at 12 months. Abnormal growth on the growth charts is only a sign ...
  3. ... example, if your child's BMI is in the 25th percentile, it means that 25% percent of children the same age and sex have a lower BMI, and 75% percent have a higher BMI. Because height and weight changes with growth, your child's BMI will be tracked over time ...