Anticipatory Guidance for Neonates to Adolescents Table

Mn580 anticipatory guidance for neonates to adolescents table

Age GroupAnticipatory GuidanceInfancy-Newborn-Breastfeed or bottle-feed every 2-3 hours.-Place the infant to sleep on their back. -Keep the infant’s environment free of smoke and other irritants. -Avoid sharing bed with the infant. -Avoid giving honey or sugary drinks to the infant. -Immunizations according to the schedule. -N/A (Oral health is not applicable in this age group.) 1-4 Months-Breastfeed or bottle-feed every 3-4 hours.-The infant may start showing interest in toys. -Immunizations according to the schedule. -N/A (Oral health is not applicable in this age group.) 4-8 Months-Introduce solid foods gradually, starting with rice cereal or pureed fruits and vegetables.-Use a rear-facing car seat. -The infant may begin to crawl or scoot. -Immunizations according to the schedule. -N/A (Oral health is not applicable in this age group.) 8-12 Months-Offer finger foods and soft foods cut into small pieces.-Start teaching the infant to use a cup. -Use a rear-facing car seat. -The infant may begin to stand and walk with assistance. -Immunizations according to the schedule. -N/A (Oral health is not applicable in this age group.) Toddlers (1-2 years)-Encourage physical activity and outdoor play.-Teach the toddler to brush teeth twice a day with a small amount of fluoride toothpaste. -Offer healthy food choices. -Use a forward-facing car seat. -Immunizations according to the schedule. -Avoid prolonged screen time. Preschoolers (3-5 years)-Encourage physical activity and outdoor play.-Teach the preschooler to brush teeth twice a day with a small amount of fluoride toothpaste. -Encourage a balanced diet with healthy food choices. -Use a booster seat in the car. -Immunizations according to the schedule. -Set limits on screen time. School-Age (6-12 years)-Encourage physical activity and outdoor play.-Teach good hygiene habits such as hand washing and covering mouth when coughing or sneezing. -Encourage a balanced diet with healthy food choices. -Use a booster seat in the car if necessary. -Immunizations according to the schedule. -Limit screen time. Adolescents (13-18 years)-Encourage physical activity and outdoor play.-Teach good hygiene habits such as regular hand washing and dental care. -Encourage a balanced diet with healthy food choices. -Use a seat belt when driving or riding in a car. -Immunizations according to the schedule. -Promote healthy sleep habits. -Discuss the dangers of drug and alcohol use, and safe sex practices.