Immunization plays an important role and is an essential part in bringing up a baby. Every effort must be made to complete the recommended immunization schedule on time for the protection of the child against diseases. Parents should know why they are vaccinating the child and what is the difference between the various compulsory and optional vaccines.
The child has been brought into this world by the parents and it becomes their prior and foremost responsibility and duty to see to it that the baby feels cherished, nurtured, is properly taken care of. Questions regarding the use of baby oils, creams, powders, diapers, crying, etc are discussed.
Monitoring growth parameters is important during early childhood. The Length, Weight and Head circumference are the crucial growth indicators which need to be measured. These measurements are plotted in the form of the child’s growth chart, which is self explanatory to parents. The rising lines in the graph makes the parents feel proud of their child growing well within normal limits.
Developmental screening ensures whether the child is fulfilling his/her crucial age related milestones and in turn serves as a preventive measure against any developmental delays. Early intervention leads to early prevention and in turn results into proper development of the child. Screening is done till 4 years of age.
The clarifications of the various myths and misconceptions regarding the teething phase in infants and the actual reality associated with the eruption of teeth is the main aim. The caregivers are educated with regard to teething as a natural growing up process of the child.
The right type of clothes, the texture, the colour, the size and the material of the fabric all plays an important role in making the baby comfortable and happy. The baby’s happiness shines on the faces of the parents.
The selection of the various toys not only serves as an important playing medium for the baby, but it means the beginning of the acquisition and co-ordination of different useful skills which form an important and integral part of the future development of the child.
Accidents in the home cause more injuries to the preschooler than any other type. The efficacy of child rearing lies in the prevention of most of these mishaps, which can be done easily with a little forethought.
The management of feeding pattern, the time, the baby’s need for feeding are some of the very sensitive and crucial issues for the new mothers, which are handled with proper guidance and empathy.
‘Which’ foods to introduce and ‘when’ and’ why’ and ’how’ are some of the queries parents have regarding weaning. All the various questions which arise in the minds of the caregivers are satisfied and their quests answered.
We see to it that all the queries they have in their minds, related to their children are resolved by us here on one common platform.
- Wednesday evening Dr. Ravindra Pradhan is not available.
- Dr. Ravindra Pradhan's appointments are given up to 5:30 PM only .
202, Atria-2 Complex, 21, Rajendra Society,
Opp. Shreyas Vidyalaya. Manjalpur naka,
Vadodara - 390 011
Gujarat. India.
0265 - 2644217 / 3202761
In case of any emergency when our OPD is closed, please go
Aashirvad Superspeciality Children Hospital ( ASCH ).
We have 24 hour Pediatricians / medical officers who will
attend to you.
Sindhwai Mata Road, opposite Ward No. 4 office
Vadodara
0265 2653600