Abstract
Objective: To identify factors that may influence the absence or inadequate filling of the child's handbook regarding child growth and development. Methods: This is an integrative literature review, carried out based on searches by the descriptors in the databases SCIELO, LILACS and BDENF in September 2020, the inclusion criteria established for articles published in the last ten years, studies in Portuguese, available in full and that addressed the main theme. Results: The factors that influence the absence or inadequate filling of the child's handbook are mainly the lack of professional training for proper filling, the unavailability of the handbook in the units, insufficient time to make a quality consultation and devaluation of the instrument by the mothers or guardians. Final considerations: According to a study, the importance of the child surveillance instrument CSC was evidenced and that, over the years, there was an intense improvement, so that it could fully exercise its role in the health of children and guide parents, guardians and health professionals to better conduct.