By the age of 6 weeks, a parent should check for the following symptoms and in case of lacking criteria, one should immediately seek advice from a pediatrician.
General Screening
Observe a child during breastfeeding if it visually follows the mother while she moves and looks at the mother while breastfeeding.
Observe a child’s cry when it is hungry and when feeling cold/wet.
Observe when and if a child grasps or rattles the examiner finger. when placed in its hand
Observe if the child smiles listening to mother’s voice and if the mother is able to make the child smile while playing.
Vision Screening
Observe if a child looks at or gazes at the source of light when exposed to a bright light source or brought closer to a window.
Dietary Suggestions
At this age, a mother is advised to feed a child with breast milk following the schedule or whenever a child cries out of hunger. No other food, glucose water or even plain water should be fed to the child.