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Regular visits are important to monitor growth, development, nutrition, and immunization status, to screen any disease or anomaly and timely intervene. Visits are usually scheduled several times during the first year of life (monthly) ,in second year usually quarterly , then in subsequent years annually. Visits need to be more frequent if your child has a medical condition.
Most newborns should have their first paediatric visit within 3–7 days after birth or within 48–72 hours of hospital discharge.
A temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is considered a fever. In infants younger than 3 months, any fever requires prompt medical evaluation.
Ensure adequate fluids, keep the child comfortable, do sponging and use fever medicines as advised by your doctor. Seek immediate medical attention if the child is very young, lethargic, has breathing difficulty, seizures, or signs of dehydration.
Yes. Vaccines protect children from many serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. Immunization is one of the safest and most effective ways to keep children healthy.
Appetite varies with age and growth rate. If your child is active, growing normally, and meeting developmental milestones, occasional picky eating is usually not a concern. Persistent poor appetite should be discussed with your paediatrician.
Sleep requirements vary by age:
Complementary foods are generally introduced around 6 months of age while continuing breastfeeding or formula feeding.
A balanced diet, adequate sleep, regular physical activity, good hygiene, timely vaccinations, and avoidance of tobacco smoke exposure help support a healthy immune system.
Seek medical attention if your child has:
Developmental milestones are age-appropriate skills related to movement, language, social interaction, and problem-solving. Regular monitoring helps identify delays early.
Children develop at different rates, but significant delays in speech or communication should be evaluated. Early intervention often leads to better outcomes.
Children under 2 years should have no screen exposure except for supervised video calls. Older children should have limited, high-quality screen time, balanced with physical activity, sleep, and family interaction.
Symptoms may include:
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Seek immediate medical attention if your child has:
Yes. Young children may experience 6–7 viral infections per year, especially after starting daycare or school. Most recover without complications.
Childproof your home by:
A healthy diet should include:
Limit sugary drinks, processed foods, and excessive junk food.
Encourage balanced meals, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, limited sugary beverages, and healthy eating habits for the entire family.
Thumb-sucking is common in infants and young children. Most children stop naturally. Persistent thumb-sucking beyond 4–5 years may affect dental development and should be discussed with your paediatrician.
Avoid the trigger food, learn to recognize allergic reactions, read food labels carefully, and follow your doctor's advice regarding emergency treatment plans.
Well-child visits help monitor growth and development, provide preventive care, update vaccinations, identify health concerns early, and offer guidance on nutrition, behaviour, sleep, and safety.
Well-child visits help monitor growth and development, provide preventive care, update vaccinations, identify health concerns early, and offer guidance on nutrition, behaviour, sleep, and safety.