AAP Patient Ed: HealthyGrowth 1.2

The application "Healthy Growth: Tips on Healthy Active Living for Parents with Young Children" serves as a valuable tool for both healthcare professionals and parents, offering personalized information on nutrition and active living tailored to the needs of young children and their families.

Key topics addressed in the app include:

• Breastfeeding
• Bottle-feeding
• Healthy Beverages
• Starting Solid Foods
• Picky Eaters
• Snack Time
• Routines and Schedules
• Physical Activity
• Screen Time
• Sleep

This application empowers healthcare providers to identify key areas of interest related to healthy active living during patient interactions. It includes options for setting achievable goals, encouraging children to reach targets such as consuming five servings of fruits and vegetables, limiting screen time to two hours or less, engaging in at least one hour of physical activity daily, and minimizing sugary beverage intake. The resulting personalized action strategies can be conveniently printed or emailed to parents.

For parents, this app offers a wealth of information on topics deemed most crucial, with actionable strategies derived from the experiences and feedback of fellow parents. This community-oriented approach enhances the relevance and applicability of the content provided.

Additionally, the app features content available in both English and Spanish, practical tips focusing on early feeding and nutrition, infographics, multimedia resources, push notifications, and customizable profiles for providers to directly share tips and infographics with parents.

This resource is specifically designed for parents and healthcare providers of children aged five years and younger.