On average, are most 6-year olds 40 inches or taller??

[mousireid]

We are short folks - my DS has health issues but at 6 was certainly over 40", my DD(4) is currently 43" (she has grown 2" in three months).

 

[grace&philipsmom]

My DD is 6.5. She is definitely the smallest in her first grade class and is smaller than some of the kindergarten students. She was just over 41" by her 6th birthday. So I am pretty sure you will be fine.

 

[jcemom]

My DD has always been at the bottom of the percentile charts, around 10th-15th percentile for her height. She hit 40" at 5 years old.

She is 7 1/2 now and 46" tall. She has been waiting to ride RnRC for what seems like a really long time, LOL. Next year she should finally be tall enough.

 

[Amandaj0831]

my 6 year old dd is ridiculously small. Off the charts and always has been the smallest in her class. We get the was she a preemie question all the time ( I am only 5 foot even) and even she is over 40 inches (about 42 I think) My other dd who is 4 is right at 40 so I wouldnt be worried about height.

 

[RMulieri]

Maybe , Maybe not...My daughter celebrated her 6th bday on our last trip and was BARELY at that mark

 

[WantToGoNow]

I would think most 6 y/o's will be over 40". My dd turned 6 a week after our trip and was just able to ride the 48" rides (and loved them all especially Rock 'n Roller Coaster, Space Mountain and Expedition Everest).

 

[disneybliss2]

When my daughter was 5, she was 46". She's now 7 and is now 52". Though she is tall for her age, I would still think that most kids at the age of 6 would be 40".

 

[IvyandLace]

WOW! What a response...thanks to everyone that responded!!

IVY

 

[Missus Toad]

My 6 year old is 48".

 

[cupycakesmurf]

My son is 6 and JUST hit 40". He's in the negative 5th percentile, though. A short little guy. I'm 5 feet tall on a good day, so it doesn't surprise me. All of his friends are a good bit taller than him and always have been. I think unless she's abnormally small like my DS, she'll be fine. I think the chances of her being under 40" are pretty slim. In fact, from what I see of my DS's friends, I bet she's at least 45", if not taller.