A parent's guide toyour child's health.
Short guides written by Dr. Amreen for the questions parents ask most: newborn care, vaccines, growth, feeding and common illnesses. Each one says plainly what can wait and what cannot.
Small changescan tell us a lot.
Childhood is a period of continuous physical, mental and emotional development. A child's healthcare needs can change quickly as they move from infancy through school age and adolescence.
Pediatric care provides parents with a place to discuss concerns about growth, nutrition, development, immunity, infections, sleep and other aspects of their child's health.
Regular attention to these areas can help parents understand what is normal for their child's age and when a concern may need professional evaluation.
Guides for parents,by age and by worry.
Each guide is written in plain words and reviewed by Dr. Amreen. The vaccine and growth pages have tools you can use at home.
Newborn care
Feeding, sleep, cord care and jaundice in the first six weeks, and the signs that need a doctor.
Vaccine dates
The IAP schedule, and every due date for your child worked out from the date of birth.
Growth and milestones
Plot weight, height and head size on the growth charts, and check milestones for your child's age.
Feeding by age
Breast milk, starting solids at six months, iron rich food and what to do with a fussy eater.
Common illnesses
Fever, cough, loose motions and rashes: what settles at home and what needs to be seen.
For new mothers
Meet your baby's doctor before the birth, with a checklist for the first six weeks.
Your questionsare important.
Parents often notice small changes before anyone else does. A change in appetite, sleep, activity, behaviour or development may simply be part of growing up, but discussing concerns with a pediatrician can provide reassurance and appropriate guidance.
Pediatric consultations are also an opportunity to discuss everyday questions that may not feel urgent but are important for a child's long-term wellbeing.
Growth and development concerns
Nutrition and feeding questions
Vaccination and preventive care
Common childhood health concerns
Still not sure?Bring your child in.
A guide cannot examine your child. If something worries you, book a visit with Dr. Amreen, Monday to Saturday, 3 to 9 pm, at Caspian Healthcare, Vijaynagar Colony.
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