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Toddler development
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Delayed growth
Alternative Names: Growth - slow (child 0 - 5 years); Weight gain - slow (child 0 - 5 years); Slow rate of growth; Retarded growth and development Home Care: Follow the health care provider's instructions for care. The necessary treatment and home care is as varied as the number of reasons for delayed growth. Text Continues Below For slow weight gain caused by malnourishment, try feeding the child on demand and increasing the sucking time. Also, prepare formula exactly according to directions. Do not dilute ready-to-feed formula, and try increasing the amount offered to the child. Provide as much love and support as possible for the child no matter what the diagnosis. Examine feelings and behavior toward the child. If feelings toward the child are not what they should be, arrange for psychological counseling. Call your health care provider if: There is vomiting in an infant (0 - 6 months) after feedings or the weight gain is slow. There is any concern about whether the child is growing and gaining weight properly. What to expect at your health care provider's office: A thorough history will be obtained from the parents, and a physical examination of the child will be performed. Medical history questions documenting delayed growth in detail may include: Has the child always been on the low end of the growth charts? Was the child growing normally and then the growth slowed down? Is the child developing normal social skills and physical skills? Does the child eat well? What type of feeding schedule is used? Is the infant fed by breast or bottle? If the baby is breast-fed, what medications does the mother take? If bottle-fed: What kind of formula is used? How is the formula mixed? What kinds of food is the child eating (toddlers)? What medications does the child take? What other symptoms are also present? Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>