Have you ever worried about your child’s height? Honest confession…I have. I’ve done a ton of research around this and while it’s true that genes play a large role in determining your child’s height; factors like diet and exercise can influence the height as well.
The good news is that there are some simple things that can be integrated into the daily routine to help children achieve their maximum growth potential. Read on for some effective tips to increase your child’s height:
- A healthy balanced diet with the right proportions of carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.
- Yoga and simple stretching exercises. Gentle stretching also helps with relaxation and getting a good night’s sleep, another important factor when it comes to increasing height! So make sure your little ones are getting their Zzzzzz’s. The Sleep Foundation has detailed recommendations on how much sleep your child needs as per his or her age.
- There are a few physical activities that are known to have a beneficial effect on height. For example, hanging from a pull up bar is a great way to increase height. And you can easily do this in the comfort of your home. Skipping and swimming are also good ways to get in a workout and help with increasing height if done regularly.
- Maintaining correct posture is another simple practice that can help maximize height for growing kids. Remind them to stand tall and not slouch!
- Soaking in the sunlight is crucial as Vitamin D is an important nutrient which helps the body absorb calcium and strengthens bones, so don’t forget to get your daily dose of sun 🙂
Are there any tips to increase your child’s height that you know of? If there are any tips or hacks that have worked for you, do share in the comments. Here’s to growing taller and stronger!