Infant and Toddler Health

Most young children get sick. It is hard for parents to know what is serious. You can learn what the common warning signs are. In the end, trust your intuition. If you are worried about your baby, call your health care provider right away.

Well-baby visits are important to your baby's health. A newborn usually needs to be seen by a health care provider every few months. As children reach their first birthday, most do not need to go as often. Babies will get their recommended immunizations during these visits. Routine exams and screenings help you and your kids prevent and treat health problems as well as chart their growth and development.

External Resources

Nurse Nana - Health resource for pregnancy, and toddler and infant care. Addresses topics such as common cures and myths, breastfeeding, nutrition and immunisation. Includes facility to submit questions and receive feedback from "Nurse Nana".

Parent Report - Health information for parents of infants and toddlers. Includes articles and radio shows.

Feeding Baby Safely - Health and nutrition guidelines for feeding infants and toddlers from the American Council on Science and Health.

Infants and Toddlers Early Intervention Program - Helping infants and toddlers with developmental needs in five Florida counties, a joint program of the University of South Florida and the state Department of Health. Local clinic locations and phone numbers, links.

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