earlychildhoodgrowth

noun

UK /ˌɜːli ˈtʃaɪldhʊd ɡrəʊθ/

US /ˌɜːrli ˈtʃaɪldhʊd ɡroʊθ/

The way a young child's body and mind get bigger and stronger.

Good food and play help early childhood growth.

SYNONYMS

early development young child growth infant development preschool growth

RELATED WORDS

toddler milestone nutrition pediatrics

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The physical changes in a child's height and weight during the first years.

The doctor tracked her early childhood growth on a chart.

3. The mental and social progress of a young child.

Reading together supports early childhood growth in language.

4. A field of study about how young children develop.

She took a class on early childhood growth.