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Growth in the first year

Read about expected growth and weight gain in the first year of a baby's life. Growth charts and information about head circumference are also provided.

Growth problems in children

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An overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of growth problems in children.

Learning to think: The next six months

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Learn about cognitive development, or the ability to think, over the second six months of a baby's first year.

Development of attachment

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Learn how a baby's system of attachment develops over the first year of life. Attachment will solidify as a baby's memory develops.

Motor development: The next six months

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Learn about motor development in the second half of a baby's first year of life. Milestones such as sitting up, standing, and walking are discussed.

Social and emotional development in a baby’s first year

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Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life.

Motor development: The first six months

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Read about motor development in the first six months of a baby's life. Milestones such as head control, sitting up and rolling over are discussed.

Beginning growth hormone therapy: Answers to frequently asked questions

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Find out what parents and caregivers should know before their child starts on GH therapy, including how to give the medication, how much growth to expect and how long your child will need it.

Growth and development when a child has diabetes

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Find out what it's like for a child with diabetes to adjust to different challenges of managing the condition at different ages and stages.

Flat head syndrome (positional plagiocephaly and brachycephaly)

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Learn about flat head syndrome and how it is treated.

Nutrition as your baby gets older

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An in-depth list of recommended foods for older babies. Healthy choices of nutritious foods are provided, and allergenic foods are discussed.

Resources

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An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.

Medical care for your child with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

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A child with neurofibromatosis type 1 must have consistent medical care. Parents can use this checklist to ensure their child receives all the care they need.

Learning to think: The first six months

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Learn about cognitive development, or the ability to think, over the first six months of a baby's life.

Clinic visits after scoliosis surgery

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After scoliosis surgery, clinic visits are required to ensure proper healing and growth. Learn about the frequency of these visits and what to expect.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 36 month visit

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Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 36 months old who are patients in the neonatal developmental follow-up clinic.

Physical development in school-age children

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During the school-age years, your child is acquiring the fundamental skills to lead a healthy life as an adult. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: Six week visit

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This page provides recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies aged six weeks, who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU.

Vision in the first year

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Learn about the development of a baby's vision in the first year of life, including the development of spatial perception and depth perception.

Assessing babies (from newborns to one year)

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Read about pain assessment in babies (from newborns to one year olds). Both behavioral reactions and physical reactions to pain are assessed.

Nutrition for your baby

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Discover the various stages of your baby's nutrition and how to handle issues such as spitting up.

Setting the stage for a healthy future

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Discover how to help keep your child healthy and keep their diabetes under control now and in the future.

Iron deficiency anemia from excessive milk intake

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Milk is part of a healthy diet. But too much milk can lead to low levels of iron in the blood and some children can lose protein from the gut.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 18 month visit

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Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 18 months old who have spent time in the neonatal neurodevelopment follow-up clinic.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 12 month visit

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Recommendations for babies who have spent time in the NICU or CCCU to help improve neurodevelopment at 12 months.