Overview
- The new child health booklet will feature expanded sections on screen time, advising no screen exposure before age 3 and monitoring usage during medical checkups.
- Physical activity tracking will begin at age 2, with additional focus on adolescent health topics like endometriosis and psycho-emotional well-being.
- A mandatory health checkup at age 6 has been added to assess sensory and developmental issues, along with vaccine updates for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, and pertussis.
- The booklet includes modernized advice for parents on topics like non-violent parenting, sleep habits, and early detection of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Plans for digital integration into the national health platform, Mon Espace Santé, aim to fully digitize the booklet by late 2026.