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Detecting Early Motor Delays at Well-Baby Visits

In the past 25 years, the number of children with early motor delays has dramatically increased. The American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Disabilities estimates that as many as 400,000 children are at risk for an early motor delay[1]. Suggested reasons for this sharp increase are varied and include: a rise in multiple and premature … Continued

Introducing Solid Food

Parents often rely on their child’s healthcare provider for information and support regarding infant feeding practices and nutrition. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing solid food to an infant’s diet around 6 months of age.1 However, the results of a 2013 survey, which included 1,334 new mothers, indicated that 40 percent of respondents introduced … Continued