⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

This app is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by any government entity. IAP CARE is an independent application created for informational and educational purposes only.

The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) is a professional medical organization of pediatricians - it is NOT a government body.

This app does NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your child's pediatrician or qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. Never disregard professional medical advice based on information from this app.

📌 OFFICIAL SOURCES & REFERENCES

All health information in this app is sourced from the following official and peer-reviewed references:

▸ Vaccination Schedule
Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
https://acvip.org/iap-immunization.php

▸ Growth Charts
World Health Organization (WHO)
https://www.who.int/tools/child-growth-standards/standards

▸ Diet & Nutrition Guidelines
ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition
https://www.nin.res.in/NICE.html

IAP Parental Guidelines
https://iapindia.org/pdf/Ch-042-Nutrition-1-2-years-IAP-Parental-Guideline-31102021.pdf

National Health Mission
https://nhm.gov.in/New_Updates_2018/NHM_Components/RMNCHA/CH/Schemes/Maa/TRAINERS'_GUIDE_FINAL_Web.pdf

▸ Developmental Milestones
IAP Parenting & Child Development Guide
https://iapindia.org/pdf/upgraded-parenting-and-child-development-guide.pdf

▸ Development Assessment (DASII)
Madaan P, Saini L, Sondhi V. Indian J Pediatr. 2021;88(9):918-920
DOI: 10.1007/s12098-021-03671-2 | PMID: 33555568

▸ HINE (Hammersmith Infant Neurological Exam)
https://qcprrc.centre.uq.edu.au/files/1286/HINE-proforma_08_02_19.pdf

▸ Language Assessment (LEST 0-3)
Language Evaluation Scale Trivandrum for Children Aged 0-3 years

▸ ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaire)
Indian Pediatrics Journal
https://www.indianpediatrics.net/june2012/457.pdf

▸ M-CHAT-R (Autism Screening)
Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised
https://www.autismspeaks.org/screen-your-child

▸ Hearing & Vision Screening
Indian Pediatrics Journal
https://www.indianpediatrics.net/aug2017/647.pdf

▸ Bayley Scale of Infant Development
Bayley, N. (2006). Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition. Pearson Clinical Assessment.

📱 ABOUT IAP CARE

IAP CARE helps parents monitor their child's health journey from infancy through early childhood. The app provides reference information based on guidelines from the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), a professional organization of pediatricians.
✨ KEY FEATURES

📋 VACCINATION TRACKER
• Immunization schedule based on IAP guidelines
• Source: https://acvip.org/iap-immunization.php
• Timely reminders for upcoming vaccines
• Digital vaccination record for each child

📈 GROWTH MONITORING
• Track height, weight, and head circumference
• WHO-standard growth charts
• Source: https://www.who.int/tools/child-growth-standards/standards
• Visual progress tracking over time

🍎 NUTRITION & DIET
• Daily food intake tracker
• Age-appropriate diet recommendations
• Source: https://www.nin.res.in/NICE.html
• Consult a nutritionist for personalized advice

🧒 DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
• Age-wise milestone checklist (2 months to 5 years)
• Source: https://iapindia.org/pdf/upgraded-parenting-and-child-development-guide.pdf
• Parenting tips for child development
• Discuss concerns with your pediatrician

📊 HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
• Developmental screening tools for reference
• Includes: HINE, ASQ-3, M-CHAT-R, LEST, Bayley Scale
• All assessments cite original research sources
• Results must be reviewed by healthcare professionals
• NOT a substitute for professional evaluation

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 MULTI-CHILD SUPPORT
• Manage profiles for multiple children
• Individual health records for each child
• Easy profile switching

📚 PARENTING GUIDELINES
• Articles from IAP experts
• Evidence-based parenting information
• For educational reference only