Infant, toddler and child health sourcebook / [edited by Kevin Hayes]. - First edition. - Detroit, Michigan : Omnigraphics, [2020] �2020 - 1 online resource (xvii, 715 pages). - Health reference series Gale eBooks . - Health reference series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. Healthcare overview of the newborn -- pt. 2. Child development milestones -- pt. 3. Birth defects and developmental disabilities -- pt. 4. Childhood illnesses and conditions -- pt. 5. Bringing up healthy infants and toddlers (ages 0 to 3) -- pt. 6. Bringing up healthy children (ages 4 to 11) -- pt. 7. Safety in the home and community -- pt. 8. Additional help and information.
This title discusses newborn health, child development milestones and seeking medical help when a child faces developmental concerns, plus diseases and conditions that affect infants, toddlers, and children, their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Covers nutrients required for healthy weight gain, mealtime routine, physical activity, and medicines and vaccines, and answers common questions about the vaccines. Includes safety tips, glossary, and additional resources.