The Infant Follow-up Clinic evaluates the growth and development of infants and young children who are at risk for neurological problems or developmental delays because of premature birth, low birth weight or other birth-related problems. These are primarily children cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Covenant Children's Hospital or its partner sites.

We use developmental evaluation tools to monitor your child's health and development. We make referrals to specialists, as needed, to help your child reach their full potential. Early diagnosis and treatment of developmental delays may prevent or lessen long-term problems associated with prematurity and serious newborn illness.

Developmental examinations are performed by a pediatric nurse practitioner to evaluate how your baby is growing, changing, learning and developing.

Using best practice tools and guidelines we evaluate:

• Neuromotor function (muscle strength or weakness)
• Growth and nutrition (physical growth)
• Language development (ability to listen and talk)
• Social interaction (ability to interact with others)
• Developmental milestones (ability to achieve developmental stages)

Typically, high-risk children are seen three times before they turn three years old; at about six months, at 12-18 months and as they turn two years old.