Week 1
IN THIS LESSON
The Blue Book: Learn the Signs. Act Early.
At every health check you will see a set of questions in your child’s Blue Book. (My Personal Health record). Look under the heading "Learn the Signs. Act Early”.
These questions help you check that your child’s development is on track. They can tell you when it is a good idea to ask a health professional for help
Look at the resources below to learn about developmental milestones.
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MCH App (Maternal and Child Health)
Created by Victoria Department of Education and Training. See information relevant to your child’s age and development. Available in Chinese (Simplified), Vietnamese, Arabic, Khmer, Dari, Persian, Punjabi and Spanish, with Burmese coming soon.
Download the MCH app on the App Store or Google Play
Want more support?
Contact your Child and Family Health Nurse or doctor if you have any concerns about your baby's development.
You can also call Parent Line NSW (1300 1300 52), 9am-9pm weekdays, 4pm-9pm weekends. Counsellors can give you advice about:
•child development
•feeding, settling and child care
•managing your child’s behaviour
•worries about your relationships (you and your child
or you and your partner)