Head circumference of infants related to body weight

Abstract

The measurement of the maximum head circumference must be part of the routine examination of any baby. It must be related to the size of the baby, and the weight is a good index of this. Graphs have been constructed in which the head circumference is related to the size of the baby. A table, which enables a rough correction to be made in order to relate the head size to the weight, is given. Difficulties in interpreting the results are discussed.