Caring for your Newborn ICEA

Chapter 9: Health and Development

The First Six Weeks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Developmental Stages and Information: Knowing how your child grows and develops will empower you to be a better parent and advocate:

• The American Academy of Pediatrics: www.aap.org/healthtopics/stages.cfm
• The Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
• Information on Autism at Autism Speaks: www.autismspeaks.org

Weeks Six to Twelve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minding Your Baby’s Health

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Immunization Schedule: The most effective way to prevent certain life threatening illnesses is through vaccination. To learn more about routine vaccinations visit:

• United States Department of Health and Human Services: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htm#child
• The American Academy of Pediatrics: http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm

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