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Is Child Growth Premium worth it? Is free enough, and when should you upgrade?

Neyzi percentiles and Mid-Parental are always free. What exactly does Premium add, and which families is it for? An honest comparison.

Child Growth Scientific Board (edited by Prof. Dr. Bülent Bayraktar)May 30, 2026 2 min read

The honest answer to "is Premium worth it?" is this: for most families the free plan is enough on its own, and Premium only makes sense for specific needs. This article shows clearly what's free and exactly what Premium adds, so you can decide.

This content is educational. No calculator replaces a pediatric endocrinology examination.

What you can do on the free plan

The core features are always free:

  • Neyzi 2008 percentiles — height and weight position against peers.
  • Mid-Parental Height — a genetic target from parental heights.
  • One child profile, measurement history and a basic growth chart.
  • KVKK-compliant storage, data export and account deletion.

For a family doing routine growth tracking for one child, this is usually enough.

What Premium actually adds

Premium unlocks additional clinical methods and reporting:

  • Khamis-Roche and Bayley-Pinneau height-prediction methods.
  • A professional PDF report (Child Growth Passport) to bring to clinician visits.
  • Unlimited child profiles for families with more than one child.
  • A detailed growth chart and priority support.

Which families is Premium for?

Premium is valuable when:

  • You have more than one child and want them all in one account.
  • You have bone age and want to bring maturation in with Bayley-Pinneau.
  • You want to carry a PDF report to regular clinician visits.
  • You're doing detailed tracking for something like short stature or early/late puberty.

When staying free is the better choice

  • You're doing routine growth tracking for a single child.
  • You don't yet have a bone-age X-ray (Bayley-Pinneau can't run anyway).
  • You only want a general picture: Neyzi + MPH give that for free.

The honest conclusion

Premium isn't a "every family should buy it" product; it's an upgrade for specific needs. Start free, build your child's profile, and upgrade only when you genuinely need Khamis-Roche/Bayley-Pinneau or a PDF report. See the pricing page for current plan and price details.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is "Is Child Growth Premium worth it? Is free enough, and when should you upgrade?" for?

It is written for families, coaches and clinicians who need a clear educational summary before deciding whether a pediatric evaluation is needed.

Does this article replace a pediatrician?

No. It is educational content. Diagnosis, treatment and urgent medical concerns should be handled by qualified clinicians.

What is the main takeaway?

Neyzi percentiles and Mid-Parental are always free. What exactly does Premium add, and which families is it for? An honest comparison.

When should families seek clinical advice?

Families should seek advice when growth velocity slows, percentiles change rapidly, puberty timing is unusual, symptoms persist, or nutrition concerns are present.

How should this content be used with calculators?

Use article context together with serial measurements and calculator warnings; do not make decisions from a single number.

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⚕️ Medical disclaimer

The information in this article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For decisions about your child's growth, please consult a pediatrician or pediatric endocrinologist.