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Health Reference Series: Infant, Toddler, and Child Health Sourcebook, 1st Edition

  • Angela Williams
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  • ISBN-10: 078081813X
  • ISBN-13: 9780780818132
  • DDC: 618.92
  • 600 Pages | eBook
  • Original Copyright 2020 | Published/Released September 2020
  • This publication's content originally published in print form: 2020

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About

Overview

Provides information about how to keep children advancing from infancy through their early childhood years healthy safe, and stable, including the ten components that researchers identify as essential for high-quality childcare and other information on best practices.

Table of Contents

Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
Healthcare Overview of the Newborn.
1: Basics of Newborn Health.
2: Assessing Health and Vital Signs of a Newborn.
3: The Umbilical Cord: Cutting and Aftercare.
4: Early Initiation of Breastfeeding.
5: Care of the Premature Infant.
6: Common Newborn and Infant Problems.
7: Impact of Preconception and Prenatal Care on Infant Health.
Child Development Milestones.
8: Developmental Milestones Matter.
9: Milestone Checklist.
10: Speech and Language Developmental Milestones.
11: Understanding Your Child's Social and Emotional Development from Birth to Age Five.
12: Are You Concerned about Your Child's Development?.
13: Communicating with Your Child.
14: Overview of Early Intervention.
Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities.
15: What Are Birth Defects?.
16: Diagnosis of Birth Defects.
17: Congenital Heart Defects.
18: Neural Tube Defects.
19: Microcephaly.
20: Upper and Lower Limb Reduction Defects.
21: Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate.
22: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Childhood Illnesses and Conditions.
23: Respiratory Illness.
24: Other Infections in Children.
25: Common Medical Problems in Children.
26: Growth-Related Issues.
27: Acquired Childhood Injuries.
28: Childhood Mental Disorders.
29: Childhood Cancer.
30: Antibiotic Resistance: A Health Crisis.
Bringing Up Healthy Infants and Toddlers (Ages 0 to 3).
31: Infant and Toddler Nutrition.
32: Vaccination and Immunization for Infants and Toddlers.
33: Sleeping Patterns and Safe Sleep Practices.
34: Infant and Toddler Hygiene.
35: Infant's Primary Teeth.
36: Ensuring Safe and Healthy Child Care.
37: Physical Activity for Preschool-Aged Children.
38: Keep an Eye on Children's Height and Weight.
Bringing Up Healthy Children (Ages 4 to 11).
39: Diet and Nutrition for Children.
40: Vaccination and Immunization for Children.
41: Importance of Personal Hygiene for Children.
42: Oral Health.
43: Working with a Dietitian If Your Child Has Food Allergies.
44: Positive Parenting Tips.
45: Role of Family Structure in Child Development.
46: Physical Activity.
47: Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight.
Safety in the Home and Community.
48: Creating Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships and Environments.
49: Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention.
50: Child Safety and Injury Prevention.
51: Keeping Children with Disabilities Safe.
Additional Help and Information.
Glossary of Terms Related to Infant, Toddler, and Child Health.
Resource List for Parents and Caregivers.
Index.