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Growth & Development
Child Growth & Development Assessments in Klerksdorp
Monitoring your child’s growth and development is essential to ensure they are reaching healthy milestones at every stage.
Dr Afrika provides regular paediatric growth and developmental check-ups for babies, toddlers, and older children.
Routine visits are usually scheduled at important stages such as:
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6 weeks
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6 months
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9 months
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12 months
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Toddler years
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School-age years
During these visits, Dr Afrika carefully tracks:
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Weight and height
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Head circumference (especially in the first 2 years)
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Speech and language development
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Motor milestones such as rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking
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Cognitive and social development
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Behaviour and emotional wellbeing
Every consultation is also an opportunity for parents to discuss concerns around:
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Delayed speech
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Feeding difficulties
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Sleep patterns
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Behaviour changes
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School readiness
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Concentration concerns
Early detection and intervention are key to helping children thrive.