Since January 1, 2025, a new health record for parents has been provided upon the birth of a child. Screen time, screenings, diet, advice… Europe 1 takes a look at what’s new.
He hadn’t changed in eight years. It is now done: a new health record has been given to parents at the birth of their child since January 1, 2025. Made up of 120 pages, it covers numerous tips but also new features. From now on, a visit to the doctor at the age of 6 is obligatory. And the latter will be able to ask new questions about the child’s behavior. We take stock.
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The focus on screen time
The question of the use of screens among very young children is at the heart of the new pages of the notebook. From the child’s three months, the doctor can ask if he or she is regularly exposed to screens and remind people that cell phones and tablets are prohibited before three years of age.
Omnipresent, screens are nevertheless very harmful to child development. This is why many doctors’ tips populate the pages of the notebook, such as having games and interactions with parents.
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New compulsory exam at 6 years old
In addition to traditional vaccination appointments, this health record introduces a new visit to the doctor at the age of 6. Objective: to check that the child does not have learning disorders or anxiety disorders, to control their weight to alleviate the obesity epidemic.
The new notebook also includes questions on the practice of physical activity until adolescence, a crucial age for detecting endometriosis in young girls. Questions specific to this pathology are also planned.
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