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> A recent study in the Netherlands concluded that screening children for language delays at 15 and 24 months, and initiating early intervention, as needed, resulted in fewer students requiring special education and improved language performance at age 8. Just for reference, the average 2-year-old should have a vocabulary of about 50 words. > Think your baby hates veggies? In a recent study, infants offered green beans for 8 consecutive days had higher consumption of the veggie than infants who weren’t. Researchers say it’s about learning to like new foods, which only comes with repetition. They advise parents to focus on a baby’s willingness to eat, rather than any faces he may make while eating. > Hold the nuts! Peanut allergies are showing up in kids at younger ages than they did a decade ago, according to a study at Duke University. Doctors advise that kids, especially those with a family history of peanut allergies, avoid exposure to the nuts until they are at least 3 years old. The median age of first allergic reactions to peanuts was just 18 months in 2006. > If your child needs to get a cast put on, ask for music. A study at Children’s Hospital in Cleveland found that lullaby music in the cast room helped relieve anxiety and created a less-threatening atmosphere. Children who entered rooms with music experienced a decline in their heart rate, while those entering a room without music had increased heart rates. |
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