The personal influence of women at home is vital to unify the various interests of the family unit. It is women alone who can care for or nurse children. Wives are rulers of their own dwelling. The husbands should treat their wives with forceful love and respect. They should be regarded as equals in all [...]

The examinations your child’s vision is used to check for any eye problems, including turned eyes and poor vision. The doctor or nurse will examine your child’s eyes, particularly at birth. You can help by answering the questions for parents in each age review. A few well-chosen toys will kindle your baby’s development of motor [...]

By the time children say their first word they have been listening to the language that surrounds them for about a year. About 1 baby out of every 1000 babies born will have a significant hearing loss. This is for your kind information that the NSW Statewide Infant Screening – Hearing (SWISH) program aims to [...]

These checks monitor how your child’s language, movement and social skills are developing. The aim of these checks is to identify problems early so they can be treated as soon as possible. Your observations of your child are important. You should answer the questions for parents in each age review, before attending your child’s health [...]

The measurements for height, weight, and head circumference would tell you how your child is growing. You, your doctor or nurse should record your child’s measurements in each age review and in the Growth Charts in this book. Remember that a single measurement is not what is important. To assess your child’s growth, you need [...]

As a parent you are the best to monitor your child’s growth and development. You are the best person to know your child to the fullest extent. Health professionals act as partners to you in this process. It is important to keep an eye on your child’s growth so that any potential problem can be [...]