Weight conversion
Weight conversion Use this table to convert from pounds and ounces to grams when weighing
Tooth eruption
Tooth eruption A child’s primary and secondary teeth will erupt in a predictable order, as shown in these illustrations. Primary tooth eruption
Suicide warning signs
Suicide warning signs Watch for these warning signs of impending suicide: withdrawal or social isolation signs of depression, which may include crying, fatigue, helplessness, hopelessness, poor concentration, reduced interest in…
Sexual maturity in girls
Sexual maturity in girls Breast development and pubic hair growth are the first signs of sexual maturity in girls. These illustrations show the development of the female breast and pubic…
Sexual maturity in boys
Sexual maturity in boys Genital development and pubic hair growth are the first signs of sexual maturity in boys. The illustrations below show the development of the male genitalia and…
Pain rating using FLACC scale
Pain rating using FLACC scale The Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) scale uses the characteristics listed below to measure pain in infants. The FLACC scale is a behavioral pain…
Pain measurement in young children
Pain measurement in young children For children who are old enough to speak and understand sufficiently, these useful tools can help them communicate information for measuring their pain. Here’s how…
Normal temperature ranges
Normal temperature ranges Age Temperature º F º C Neonate 98.6 to 99.8 37 to 37.7 3 years 98.5 to 99.5 36.9 to 37.5 10 years 97.5 to 98.6 36.4…
Normal respiratory rates
Normal respiratory rates Age Breaths per minute Birth to 6 months 30 to 60 6 months to 2 years 20 to 30 3 to 10 years 20 to 28 10…
Normal blood pressure
Normal blood pressure Age Weight (kg) Systolic BP (mm Hg) Diastolic BP (mm Hg) Neonate 1 40 to 60 20 to 36 Neonate 2 to 3 50 to 70 30…
