Development

Development is a continuous process from child birth. Sequence of development is same in almost all children. Developmental delay is common, affecting 1- 3% of the population. Developmental delay is defined as a significant delay in one or more of the developmental domains. Delayed development most commonly follows the usual pattern of development where skills […]

Nutrition

Breastfeeding has been shown to be of critical importance to a child’s development, including increased IQ, school performance, and higher income in adult life. 2. Proper infant nutrition is fundamental to a child’s continued health, from birth through adulthood. 3. You introduce one new food at a time, you will be able to identify any […]

Vaccination

Global coverage of vaccination against many important infectious diseases of childhood has been enhanced dramatically since the creation of WHO’s Expanded Programme of Immunization in 1974 and of the Global Alliance for Vaccination and Immunization in 2000. Polio has almost been eradicated and success in controlling measles makes this infection another potential target for eradication. […]