Children's Health Manual

Especially for Parents

The Children's Health Manual combines some of the most important health topics on all aspects of children's health.

The topics are organized by age group, or you can click on the links below for more children's health information.

Newborn
Growth and Development: Newborn Bottle-Feeding Breast-Feeding Circumcision Crying, Age 3 and Younger Immunizations Jaundice in Newborns Phenylketonuria (PKU) Rash, Age 11 and Younger Scalp Problems (Hair Loss, Itching, Flaking) Shaken Baby Syndrome Speech and Language Development Choosing a
1 to 12 months
Growth and Development: 1 to 12 months Bottle-Feeding Breast-Feeding Choosing Child Care Colic Crying, Age 3 and Younger Immunizations Shaken Baby Syndrome Speech and Language Development Teething Thumb-Sucking Weaning
12 to 24 months
Growth and Development: 12 to 24 months Biting Breath-Holding Spells Choosing Child Care Crying, Age 3 and Younger Immunizations Speech and Language Development Teething Temper Tantrums Thumb-Sucking Toilet Training Weaning
2 to 5 years
Growth and Development: 2 to 5 years Bed-Wetting (Primary Nocturnal Enuresis) Biting Breath-Holding Spells Speech and Language Development Temper Tantrums Thumb-Sucking Toilet Training
6 to 10 years
Growth and Development: 6 to 10 years Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Immunizations Speech and Language Development Teething
11 to 14 years
Growth and Development: 11 to 14 years Anorexia Bulimia Depression in Childhood and Adolescence Healthy Weight Stress Management
15 to 18 years
Growth and Development: 15 to 18 years Acne Anorexia Bulimia Depression in Childhood and Adolescence Healthy Weight