Why doesn’t NHS Baby LifeCheck mention differences in development of disabled or premature babies?
NHS Baby LifeCheck does acknowledge that all babies are individual and they all develop in different ways and do things at different times. It emphasises that the age when a baby might begin to make sounds or sit up is for most babies not all babies. The majority of advice given on the site is appropriate to all – e.g. cleaning your baby’s teeth or communicating with your baby. But a loving parent or carer knows their baby better than anyone. NHS Baby LifeCheck aims to support each parent and carer by providing the information and advice needed to make the best decision for each individual child.