12 Month Well Visit

Routine well-child visits that focus on your child's growth, development and well-being are important for supporting their overall health. All children develop at different rates. Talk with your provider about questions and concerns you have in any of these areas. 

Your Visit May Include

• Growth: Measurements that show where your child is compared with other kids.
  1. Weight - without clothes or a diaper
  2. Length - lying down on a length mat or board
  3. Head size - a measuring tape that fits around your child's head
• Fluoride: Fluoride is brushed on your child's teeth to protect them from cavities.
• Hemoglobin: A poke of the finger for blood to test for anemia, often caused by low iron.
• Lead: A poke of the finger for blood to test for lead. Learn what lead is, why it is a concern and how we test for it.
• Vision scan: We use a smartphone to take a photo of your child’s eyes to check their vision.

Vaccines

These are the vaccines that may be given at your child’s 12 month visit. This may differ based on circumstances specific to your child and the clinic where your child receives care. Your child may also be due for other seasonal vaccines such as influenza or COVID-19.

• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) (all together in one vaccine)
• Pneumococcal
• Varicella

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Important: Vaccines cannot be given early. Please make sure your child's visit is scheduled on or after their birthday.

Learn More About Our Team

• Behavioral health consultants: Learn more about how they are a part of our primary care team and how they can help. Ask your provider for more information.

Safety

• Car seat: Learn about the best ways to keep your child safe when riding in the car.
• Childproofing: Learn to keep your home safe for your child as they grow.
• Water safety: Learn tips to keep your child safe around water.

Common Topics

• Cup transition: Learn about the different ways to transition your child from bottle to cup.
• Dental care: Learn how to keep your child’s teeth healthy.
• Development: Milestones your child may be doing at this age.
• Feeding: Tips for your child's diet.
• Milk: Tips for when a child is ready to start drinking milk.
• Parents guide to poop: What’s normal for infants.
• Separation anxiety & sleep issues: Learn why separation anxiety is typical and tips to help your family.
• Sleep: Find out how much sleep your child should have and how you can help with good sleeping habits.
• Transitions with child care: Tips on making baby drop off at child care easier.