Pediatric Growth and Development
Worried about your child’s developmental milestones? Our experienced pediatric specialists at Dr. Sirajudeen Medical Centre are here to help your child grow properly by providing child-friendly treatments.
Know About Your Child's Growth and Development
Child development means how your child grows and goes through changes from the time of their birth. There are five stages of child development which start from birth to 18 years of age. At each stage of development, your child achieves a milestone. We closely monitor pediatric growth in Dubai to ensure children are meeting these developmental milestones effectively.
These milestones include certain behaviors or changes by which you can tell your child is growing. Although most children go through each stage of development at the same time, some kids may take their own pace. Understanding these milestones will help parents identify any delays or issues as their child grows older, and consulting a children’s doctor can provide the right guidance and support.
Stages of Child Growth and Development
Birth to 18 months
In this stage, your child starts to identify familiar faces and respond to some facial expressions that you make. They may also use basic things, learn words, and try to walk on their own.
18 months to 3 years
This stage is where your child plays some pretend games or starts to play with other children. As they become more physically active, they run, throw balls, and say the names of familiar people.
3 to 5 years
As they reach the toddler stage, your child walks, runs, and climbs without any help. They start liking and disliking foods or things, draw circles and lines, and also recite any nursery rhymes.
5 to 12 years
This stage is where your child begins to go for should and build new friendships, problem-solving skills, and their confidence. They start to ride bikes, solve math problems, and focus on personal interests.
12 to 18 years
As they enter the teen years, your children go through a lot of changes like puberty, which leads to hormonal and body changes. They start to focus more on various social and personal factors.
Meet our specialist
Dr. Nasrin Sirajudeen has done her M.D (Pediatrics specialist doctor) from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore. Since 2004, Pediatrics has become an integral department of Dr. Sirajudeen Medical Centre. It is an outpatient department doing investigations and providing various treatments for ailments specific to the region.
- Well baby check ups
- Vaccinations for children (Routine, Flu and Additional)
- Travel vaccinations
- Management of Allergy and Asthma of childhood
- Evaluation of developmental and behavioral disorders
- Dietary and Nutritional advice
- Obesity management
Dr. Nasrin Sirajudeen
Key Milestones in Child Growth
Physical
Cognitive
Language
Social-Emotional
Factors Influencing a Child's Growth and Development
Genetic Factors
Hereditary factors like Angelman syndrome, down syndrome, and Fragile X syndrome.
Nutritional Factors
Maternal nutrition during pregnancy, lack of breastfeeding after birth, and nutritional deficiencies in food.
Environmental Factors
Environmental factors can include exposure to lead and arsenic (via water) in the fetus stage, and lack of availability of clean water.
Socioeconomic Status
Behavioral and emotional development of your child is affected by socioeconomic status.
Parental Influence
Parents’ attitude, behavior, beliefs, encouragement, and support.
Physical Activity
Lack of physical activity affects muscle, bone, and healthy weight development.
Hormonal Factors
Imbalance in hormones affects cognitive, metabolism, and growth.
Best Way to Track a Child’s Development?
Although your child can go through various stages of development at their own pace, you can track their growth to make sure there are no issues. Healthcare experts suggest that the best way to do this is with a checklist. As they start to age, monitoring your child as they go through all the stages of development from birth to 18 years can help you gain a better understanding of how your child is growing—especially their mental growth and development. If they are not meeting a milestone, it is important not to diagnose them on your own. You should consult an expert if this worries you.
Support your child's growth and development with expert pediatric care in Karama!
What Are Delays in Child Development?
Cognitive abilities, including problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills
Fine motor coordination skills
Social interaction skills
Speech and language abilities
What does a pediatric developmental specialist do?
If you notice that your child has a delay in development at any stage of their growth, you can visit our pediatric developmental specialist at Dr. Sirajudeen Medical Centre. Our doctor supports your child’s Pediatric Growth and Development by helping them meet important milestones through various therapies like behavioral therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy. We also provide special education to help your child develop social skills and effectively learn—even if they have any disabilities. These therapies and special education provide the support your child needs to gain essential skills and succeed socially by communicating and connecting with others.
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FAQ
Your questions and our honest answers!
Modern technology like smartphones can cause your child to disrupt their sleep cycle and get eye strain from a young age.
Your child might take their own pace to grow but you can consult a pediatrician to discuss any issues with their growth.
If your child does not get proper nutrition at an early age, they might have a deficiency of required vitamins and nutrients.
Yes. It is normal for your child to grow at a different rate because most children with delayed growth are normal and healthy.
