Frequently Asked Questions About Our Center > Pre-Adoption and Travel > How do I measure head circumference?
Bring a non-stretchable measuring tape, and practice a bit first. Wrap the tape snugly around the widest possible circumference - from the most prominent part of the forehead (often 1-2 fingers above the eyebrow) around to the widest part of the back of the head. Try to find the widest way around the head. Remeasure it 3 times, and take the largest number.
Last updated on May 5, 2007 by Julian Davies, MD