15 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.

Vaccines

These are the vaccines that may be given at your child’s 15 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.

• Hepatitis A
• DTaP
• Hib

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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

• Bedtime: Learn about ways to manage bedtime struggles with your toddler.
• Challenging behaviors: Learn how to tame your child’s temper.
• Dental care: Learn how to keep your child’s teeth healthy.
• Development: Milestones your child may be doing at this age.
• Early language: Learn about what to expect at this age and how to talk with your child.
• Feeding: Tips for your child's diet.
• Hitting: Tips to prevent aggressive behavior.
• Parents guide to poop: What’s normal for infants.
• Potty training: Learn how to know when your child is ready to potty train.
• Positive parenting: Learn tips about age appropriate parenting strategies.
• Screen time: Find out how much is too much and other media use tips.
• Sleep: Find out how much sleep your child should have and how you can help with good sleeping habits.