Little Lives India

TOGETHER TOWARDS HEALTHY CHILDHOOD

Little Lives India

We want every child in India to be diagnosed as early as possible, connected to the right support, and given the best possible start.

The four types of childhood conditions (4D's)

Every child in India is entitled to be screened for conditions across four categories.

DEFECTS AT BIRTH

Conditions present from birth

Congenital heart disease. Cleft lip and palate. Neural tube defects. Clubfoot. Early diagnosis can make treatment more effective and improve lifelong outcomes.

DEFICIENCIES

What the body is not getting

Severa anaemia. Malnutrition Vitamin deficiency. Rickets. Often treatable, but overlooked.

DISEASES

Childhood conditions that build up

Dental disease. Skin conditions. Ear infections. Rheumatic heart disease. Small problems can become lifelong ones without timely care.

DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS & DISABILITIES

Differences in how a child grows

Autism. Cerebral palsy. Vision and hearing loss. Cognitive delays. Early recognition and support can change the course of a child's life.

~ Our Story

About Little Lives India

Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy, happy and reach their full potential. Yet, many children continue to face preventable health challenges simply because early signs of illness, developmental delays, disabilities, deficiencies, and birth defects often go unnoticed.

As a student deeply passionate about child health and community service, I founded Little Lives India with a simple vision: to create awareness, empower parents, and support the early identification of childhood health concerns.

Government of India
Health Schemes

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Mission Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0

Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram

Anaemia Mukt
Bharat

Janani Suraksha
Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan

~ Why Early Diagnosis Matters?

The earlier a child is diagnosed,
the more can be done.

Many childhood conditions can be treated successfully when detected early.

Hearing loss
Vision problems
Congenital heart disease
Cleft lip
Clubfoot

Iron deficiency
Autism
Vitamin deficiencies
Speech delay
Learning disability

Who we are for

Parents who just got a diagnosis and don't know what to do next.
Parents who feel something is wrong and keep being told not to worry.
Teachers who notice something in a child and don't know how to act on it.
Doctors who want a resource to share with families after a difficult conversation.
Donors and organisations who want to support work that reaches families directly.

~ Signs To Watch For ~

If you notice any of these, ask for a specialist

The signs below are grouped by age. They are things a parent, a teacher, or a doctor can observe without any medical training.

Newborn

Unusual face or limb shape at birth
Floppy or very stiff body
Does not track light or faces
No startle to sudden sounds
Feeding seems neurological

3–12 Months

Not smiling by 3 months
Not sitting with support by 6 months
Not reaching for objects by 6 months
Skin marks present at birth that multiply
Not responding to name by 9 months

1–2 Years

Not walking by 18 months
Not saying single words by 12 months
Not saying 2-word phrases by 24 months
Loses skills they had before
Does not point or wave

3–6 Years

Unusual or waddling gait
Falls more than other children
Gets up by pressing hands up legs
Tires much faster than peers
Speech hard to understand

School Age

Unexplained learning difficulties
Vision or hearing seems inconsistent
Weakness or gait is getting worse
Skin marks or nodules increasing
Significant fatigue limiting activity

Any Age

Any skill that was present and is now lost
Sudden change in behaviour or mood
Persistent pain with no clear cause
6+ café-au-lait spots on skin
Something that feels wrong to you

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