Focusing on key issues in caregiving for infant and toddlers and family nurturing guidance

XU Mengxue; ZHANG Yuning; GUAN Hongyan

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0129

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2025, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (3) : 238-243. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0129

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Focusing on key issues in caregiving for infant and toddlers and family nurturing guidance

XU Mengxue¹, ZHANG Yuning², GUAN Hongyan¹

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The period from 0 to 3 years of age is the most rapid phase of brain development in infants and young children, making it a critical window for early intervention. Providing high-quality family nurturing care is a crucial means of maximizing the early developmental potential of infants and toddlers. Enhancing the capacity of families in caregiving has become a key strategy for promoting the physical, mental, and comprehensive development of children aged 0 to 3. Professionals in child healthcare at maternal and child health institutions and community health centers play a significant role in guiding families in infant and toddler care. This article discusses key issues in the practice and guidance of family caregiving for infants and toddlers, emphasizing the importance of responsive care throughout the nurturing process, the mental health of caregivers, the early cultivation of socio-emotional skills in infants and toddlers, and the risks associated with screen exposure. It calls for increased attention from both primary heath care professionals and the broader society to collectively enhance the capacity of families in providing care for infants and toddlers.

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infants and toddlers / family parenting guidance / nurturing care

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XU Mengxue, ZHANG Yuning, GUAN Hongyan. Focusing on key issues in caregiving for infant and toddlers and family nurturing guidance[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2025, 33(3): 238-243 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0129

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