Expert consensus on the nurturing care of infants and young children with special health needs in nursery institutions

中国妇幼保健协会托幼机构儿童保健专业委员会; 中国妇幼保健协会婴幼儿养育照护专业委员会; 中国妇幼健康研究会婴幼儿养育照护专业委员会

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2026, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (5) : 465-472. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2026-0379

Expert Consensus

Expert consensus on the nurturing care of infants and young children with special health needs in nursery institutions

Child Health Care in Nursery Institutions Committee, Chinese Maternal and Child Health Association;
Infants and Toddlers Nurturing Care Committee, Chinese Maternal and Child Health Association;
Infants and Toddlers Nurturing Care Committee, Chinese Maternal and Child Health Research Association

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This consensus aims to provide evidence-based, safe, and personalized practical guidelines for the nurturing care of infants and toddlers with special health needs (including those with growth deviations, mild psychological and behavioral developmental deviations, and chronic diseases in stable stages) in nursery institutions. Based on the six principles of "safety first, individualization, responsive care, integration of medical and nurturing care, developmental support, and respect for confidentiality", the consensus systematically proposes basic requirements regarding personnel qualifications, system construction, environmental facilities, and collaborative mechanisms. Furthermore, specific care objectives and recommendations are delineated for six common categories of infants and young children with special health needs: malnutrition/obesity, mild psychological and behavioral developmental deviations, food allergies, epilepsy, asthma, and preterm infants. Additionally, it emphasizes the establishment of a case management system, dynamic monitoring and early warning mechanisms, and a closed-loop referral process through the tripartite collaboration of families, nurseries, and medical institutions, ensuring continuity and high quality of care. The implementation of this consensus will provide a scientific basis for the standardization of nursery services and policy formulation, promoting the comprehensive early development of infants and toddlers with special health needs.

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nursery institutions / special health needs / nurturing care / infants and toddlers

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Child Health Care in Nursery Institutions Committee, Chinese Maternal and Child Health Association; Infants and Toddlers Nurturing Care Committee, Chinese Maternal and Child Health Association; Infants and Toddlers Nurturing Care Committee, Chinese Maternal and Child Health Research Association. Expert consensus on the nurturing care of infants and young children with special health needs in nursery institutions[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2026, 34(5): 465-472 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2026-0379

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