As your baby becomes more independent and more mobile, the questions you ask your doctor in the reviews will have more to do with bumps, bruises, and behavior.
He cannot protect his baby from all bumps or injuries to his knees while he learns to walk. But you can make sure that poisonous substances and medications are stored in places inaccessible to a child and provide your child with a safe environment to explore.
Most likely, your child is hearing many "No!" at this stage while exploring its surroundings; Soon, you will hear that word from your child's mouth. Be consistent and affectionate while teaching you the difference between acceptable and unacceptable behavior.
When will the doctor see it?
The doctor will see your child twice during check-ups (or check-ups) during this stage, once at 9 months and once at 12 months.
If your child has skipped any vaccine, or if they have detected a problem that deserves special attention, they will schedule additional visits.
What to expect during the visit
The revisions of the nine and 12 months are quite similar to the previous ones, although it is possible that the time you spend talking to the doctor about your child's behavior and habits may be lengthened.
Your baby's checkup will include the following:
They will measure your height, weight, and cranial perimeter. Your growth will be represented on a growth graph, and you will be informed about how your child is developing.
A complete physical examination.
Your baby's development will be checked through observation and what you explain about his behavior: Does your baby know how to sit alone? Do you know how to stand on the furniture? Do you know how to take small objects? Do mom and dad say? Do you like games like cu-cu-tras? Your doctor may ask you these and other questions about your child.
I may ask how you take care of the baby and how the rest of the family takes it. Your doctor may review some safety issues with you: Have you put your home to a baby test? Does your child sit in an appropriate safety seat every time he travels by car?
The doctor will talk with you about your child's eating habits: Is your child eating more adult food? Are you interested in eating with your hand's food that you place on the chair tray? Are you able to use cups? Has it weaned or already left the bottle? Most doctors recommend moving from a bottle to a cup between 12 and 18 months.
The doctor will inform you about what to expect in the coming months.
Your baby will get vaccinations during some of his checkups.
When your baby is 12 months old, your doctor may recommend a blood test to see if you have anemia and / or lead poisoning. Depending on where they live and their potential risk of developing tuberculosis, some babies undergo a tuberculin test when they are about one year old. You will be instructed on how to monitor the test application and how to take it to the consultation so that the nurse or doctor checks your results.
During visits, address any questions or concerns you have and write down any instructions given by the doctor about special care that the baby should receive. Keep constantly updating your child's medical records, with information about their growth and about any problems or illnesses they suffer.
Vaccines that will be given to your baby
Recommended vaccines include the following:
the first dose of the triple viral vaccine against mumps, measles, and rubella (administered between 12 and 15 months).
the first dose of the chickenpox vaccine, which is given as a single injection between 12 and 15 months
the fourth dose of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, which is administered between 12 and 15 months
the third or fourth dose of the vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae type B, depending on the manufacturer, which is administered between 12 and 15 months
the first dose of the hepatitis A (HAV) vaccine, which can be given after 12 months
Your baby may also have:
the third dose of the hepatitis B vaccine (HBV), which can be given at any time between six and 18 months
the third dose of polio vaccine (IPV), which can be administered at any time between six and 18 months
the flu vaccine (given every year)
the meningococcal vaccine for children who are exposed to developing the meningococcal disease, which can lead to bacterial meningitis and other serious complications
This vaccination schedule may vary depending on the combined vaccines your doctor uses.
When to call the doctor
You should feel comfortable enough with your doctor to call you with questions or concerns that you cannot wait until the next visit. If these are questions you can expect, write them down so you don't forget them. Of course, call your child's doctor immediately if you are injured or if you get a disease that requires medical attention.
Call the doctor if your baby has a fever, seems ill, refuses food or drink, vomits or has diarrhea.
At this stage, evolutionary delays may be a cause for concern. Each baby has its own rhythm and follows its own calendar for crawling, talking and walking, so keep this in mind when you look at the signs of the evolutionary advances surrounding the first birthday. At the nine-month review, the doctor will give your baby an evolutionary screening test that helps identify any delay.
Around 12 months, most children:
they said their first word (mom, dad)
use gestures (say goodbye by hand, move their heads from side to side to say "no") • respond to illustrations and family toys
they stand up when they shake hands and rely on things to stand up
Talk to your child's doctor if you have questions or questions about the child's development.
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