How to examine your baby?
Your baby will be weighed and measured for length and head circumference
Your doctor may check your baby’s eyesight and hearing
Your doctor will discuss health concerns, as well as developmental milestones, like walking and speaking
Your doctor may check your baby’s teeth. How many does she have?
Your baby will get the next round of immunisation
Your doctor can discuss common concerns, like tooth care and dealing with baby’s falls and booboos
Your doctor may ask about any concerns you have since your last appointment
How to check your baby’s growth?
At 12 months, babies usually range from 27.75 inches long and 18 pounds (10th percentile) to 30.5 inches long and 23.75 pounds (90th percentile).
What to ask the doctor?
Physical growth and coordination
Speech and language
Hearing
Behaviour
Emotional state
Day care
Other
What answers is the doctor looking for?
How is your baby sleeping?
How and what is your baby eating? How much per day? After introducing other foods, how has your baby done?
Describe the amounts of breast milk your baby is consuming
How is your baby getting around? Is she pulling herself up or walking?
Which words does your baby use?
These pointers help you utilize your visit to your doctor. Make the most of it to help your baby be healthy and happy.
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