The one-year Checkup
Keep a list of concerns you may have about behavior,
health, eating etc which you want to discuss with your
doctor. Also note down the list of new skills your toddler
has acquired so you won't be at a loss when asked e.g.
clapping, walking, climbing etc. Bring your child's
health card for recording purpose. Procedures may vary
according to your health care provider but in most instances
this
visit will include:
• As assessment of growth (height, weight, head
circumference) since the last visit.
• Questions about your child's development, behavior,
eating habits and health since the last visit.
• An informal assessment of physical and intellectual
development and of hearing and vision based on observation
and interview.
Guidance:
your doctor may guide on issues routinely found during
this time in a toddler such as good parenting practices,
discipline, communication and language and other issues
important in the coming months.
Immunizations:
This varies from country to country. Shots that are
required at this point will be administered by your
health care provider during this visit.
The next checkup:
If all is well with your toddler, the next appointment
will be at 15 months.
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