Prepare for Your Child's 15-Month Check-Up: Essential Tips!

🌟 Is your little one about to have their 15-month check-up? 🩺

Preparation is key for a smooth experience!

Did you know? Research shows that familiarizing yourself with developmental milestones can lead to better health outcomes. 📈

Here’s how you can get ready:

1️⃣ Know Those Milestones:
At 15 months, toddlers often imitate scribbling, drink from a cup, and point to ask for things.
They can use at least three words beyond names and follow simple directions.
Expect them to squat, crawl up steps, and run!

2️⃣ Health Forms Ready:
You’ll have a developmental and psychosocial screening to assess growth.
Key measurements will include length, height, weight, and more.
Don’t forget hearing, vision, and oral health screenings!

3️⃣ Questions for the Doctor:
Ask about communication skills and handling anxiety.
Inquire about sleep routines, discipline, and vaccinations like MMR and varicella!

✨ Behavior Tips:
Encourage communication by allowing your child to choose between two options.
Reassure your kid to help with stranger and separation anxiety.
Maintain a bedtime routine for better sleep!

🧡 Health Tips:
Brush your child's teeth twice daily with fluoridated toothpaste.
Ensure the use of a rear-facing car seat and check for home hazards!

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