Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson executive director of digital health at Seattle Children's hospital recently wrote on the Seattle Children's blog about the updated 2014 recommendations for children's check-ups. It's worth reading if you're a parent. The information parents should know is here. One of the most interesting facts Dr. Swanson mentions is #2 on her list-- growth.
"Growth: Children must get their growth checked at every single well check-up for their entire childhood. Babies should have a height, weight, and head circumference measured (through age 2) and then weight, height, and blood pressure should be checked at every check-up from age 3 and up," writes Dr. Swanson.
QuickMedical provides the medical supplies and equipment to make accurate dependable growth measurement easy for both parents and kids. Pediatric head circumference measuring tapeis latex free, making it ideal for measuring infant head circumferences. A durable growth chart such as the QM 338 Wall Growth Chart makes monitoring growth fun and easy for kids, at home, school, or the doctor's office. The polyester laminated covering makes it easy to clean. It has an adhesive backing for simple wall placement. It measures 0-78 inches or 0-198 centimeters. This can measure a person as tall as 6 feet 5 inches.
QuickMedical is also your online source for pediatric blood pressure monitors. Checking blood pressure in young people is important at every check-up. But it's important that the blood pressure monitor is designed for and approved for pediatric use. An improperly fitting blood pressure cuff will always give an inaccurate reading.
Dr. Swanson has also shared a large visual guide to the new recommendations. Doctors and parents should take a look at this and use it as a starting point to continue more conversations together about health and healthcare for kids.
