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The GROW Clinic--Information for FamiliesThe GROW Clinic has a team of five people who will partner with you to assist you in helping your child to grow.
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The GROW Clinic
Underweight children are at risk
A baby’s first three years are important. The body and brain grow very fast. If your child is underweight, or doesn’t like to eat, he may have a problem called ‘failure to thrive’ (FTT).
Without good eating habits, babies and toddlers may:
- Suffer from illness and disease
- Need to stay in the hospital
- Lag behind in brain growth and IQ
- Grow up with problems getting along with others and learning in school
Learn what is ‘normal’
Look at children the same age as yours. Does your child seem thin? Also, ask a doctor or nurse. If your child is on the low end of height and weight for his age, he may have FTT.
Help from a team of experts
At The GROW Clinic, we work with you to get your baby’s growth on track.
- You come to one location and see each of us every time.
- Our team includes a pediatrician, nurse practitioner, nutritionist, psychologist and social worker.
- Get help with diet and mealtime behavior, and gain access to services such as WIC, cash assistance, food stamps and housing.
For an appointment, call 215-427-GROW (4769).
For more information, please call toll free at 1-888-ST-CHRIS or visit us at http://www.stchristophershospital.com/.
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
East Erie Avenue and North Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134