Make sure shoes fit: Because their feet can grow so fast, many children have footwear that is too small. This can cause ingrown toenails, calluses, blisters and stunted toe growth. Every few weeks, see if there's a thumb-width of space between the front of the shoe and the longest toe.
Watch the eyes: Warning signs of vision problems include squinting, closing one eye when focusing, avoiding books and coloring activities, and having one eye that turns somewhat inward or outward. If you notice any of these symptoms, call an eye doctor.
Monitor hearing: Take note if your baby doesn't startle at loud noises or turn toward sounds and familiar voices; or if a young child has limited speech, doesn't respond to questions and conversational cues, and often turns up the volume on TVs and radios.
Check nails: Changes in color, thickness or texture point to a wide range of health problems, including infection.
Open the mouth: Look for signs of tooth discoloration and swollen gums about once a week. If you think there's a problem, call a dentist.
Scan skin: Watch for new growths, rashes or changes in existing moles. After a child has been outside, check the skin from head to toe for ticks. Removing a tick the same day it attaches will greatly reduce the risk of disease transmission.
source: dailybreeze
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