Pediatric growth charts are tools used by healthcare providers to track the growth and development of children from birth to age 18. These charts display measurements such as height, weight, and head circumference, allowing doctors to compare a child's growth against established percentiles based on a large population. This helps identify any potential growth issues early on. The charts are divided by age and sex, as boys and girls grow at different rates. By regularly plotting a child's measurements on these charts, parents and healthcare professionals can monitor growth patterns and ensure that the child is developing healthily within the expected ranges.