Child growth and development in Alor Setar

Is your child smaller than their friends, a fussy eater, or slower to reach their milestones?

Every child grows and develops at their own pace, but it’s natural to wonder whether your child is on track. Dr Jason Wong, consultant paediatrician, can assess your child’s growth, eating and development, and help you understand what is normal for them.

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Dr Jason Wong Guo WaiConsultant Paediatrician, Hospital Aurelius, Alor Setar

Signs and concerns parents often notice

Your child seems shorter or lighter than other children their age
Slow weight gain, or weight loss
Picky eating, poor appetite or feeding difficulties
Delays in milestones such as sitting, walking or talking
Concerns about speech, learning or how your child is getting on at school
Changes in growth or development that don’t seem right to you

How Dr Jason can help

A growth and development consultation can include:

Measuring your child’s height and weight, and tracking them on a growth chart over time
Reviewing your child’s eating, nutrition and daily routine
Practical advice for picky eating, poor appetite and slow weight gain
Checking your child’s milestones, speech and learning
Explaining whether your child’s growth and development look within the expected range
Advice on next steps, including further tests or a referral if needed

When to arrange a consultation

Your child’s growth seems to have slowed, or they’re losing weight
Mealtimes are a constant struggle
Your child isn’t reaching milestones you expected
You or your child’s teacher have concerns about speech or learning
Your child has lost skills they could do before, such as words or walking
You’d simply like a specialist to check your child’s growth

If your child needs hospital care

Growth and development concerns are usually followed up through clinic visits. If your child ever becomes unwell and needs a hospital stay, Dr Jason can admit them to Hospital Aurelius and manage their care himself, with the full picture of their growth and health in mind.

Admission is only recommended when Dr Jason’s assessment shows it is medically necessary.

How hospital care with Dr Jason works

Have a question about your child?

Send the clinic a WhatsApp message to ask about an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome during opening hours.

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WhatsApp is for appointment enquiries. If your child is seriously unwell, go to the nearest emergency department or call 999.

Questions parents ask

My child eats very little. Should I be worried?

Many young children go through phases of picky eating and still grow well. Tracking your child’s growth over time helps show whether their eating is meeting their needs. If you’re concerned, Dr Jason can review your child’s growth and eating and suggest practical next steps.