Is this an Urban Legend?

Question

Someone told me that if you take the measurement of a child at two years old, (in inches) and double it that is how tall they will be (in inches) as an adult. Is this true?

Answer 1

i have been told that as well but your best bet is to ask your child's Dr. he might be able to tell you better

Answer 2

That's an old wive's tale. The only thing that determines height is genetics. Take a look and the adults in the child's family, that will give you an idea of how tall the child will be as an adult.

Answer 3

No...my oldest son could walk under a kitchen table without stooping when he was 2 years old and he is almost 6 feet tall now

Answer 4

I have heard that too, but I think it depends a lot on the genetics of both parents, your child's activity (some sports stunt growth like wrestling and gymnastics), as well as your child's diet. If your child does not eat organic, then he or she is ingesting antibiotics and growth hormones, which could cause early puberty and could cause the child to develop "more" than he or she would otherwise.

Answer 5

no that is not true, i checked the records for my grandkids and they have more than doubled their age at 2, and they are not full adults yet

Answer 6

My mother-in-law told me when my husband was little she did it. He is now 6'8 and it worked for him. I just looked at a picture of him when he was three--he looks like he's five--no joke! I'm not too sure if it applies to everyone but I'm sure it's worth looking into.

Answer 7

I've heard that too, I don't know if it is true or not.

Answer 8

No.