My Baby's 12 Month Visit
Your Baby's Turning One!
As your baby approaches their 1-year milestone, this appointment is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their growth and discuss key areas of development. Here’s what we’ll focus on during this visit:
Physical Screening
We’ll conduct a comprehensive examination, measuring your child’s weight, length, and head circumference to ensure they are growing. We’ll also evaluate strength and muscle tone as your baby becomes more active and is standing, crawling, and getting ready to walk.
Developmental Milestones
At one year, your baby is interacting and moving around more. We’ll discuss important developmental milestones, such as walking, talking, and waving or clapping to make sure your baby is continuing to learn and grow.
Nutrition
At one year old, your child’s diet should include whole milk, a variety of solid foods, and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. We’ll discuss your child’s nutritional needs and any concerns you may have about picky eating or allergies.
Sleep Patterns
Sleep remains an important topic at this age. Your child should be getting into a good nap and nighttime routine. We’ll discuss your child’s sleep habits and offer suggestions for getting more restful sleep (for everyone’s benefit!).
Moving and Grooving
Childproofing your home is more important than ever before as your baby begins crawling, standing, and exploring the world around them. We’ll discuss childproofing your home to prevent falls and injuries.
Language Development
At one year, many children start to say a few words and mimic sounds. We’ll discuss how to encourage language development through reading, talking, and interactive play, as well as any concerns about speech.
We’re here to support you and your child as they embark on the next year of growth and discovery. Contact our office with any questions or concerns before or after the appointment.
Isaac Marshall, M.D.
Isaac is board-certified in pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Milestones to Expect
- Your baby can usually say three to six words you can understand and an entire language that you cannot.
- Your baby will be able to point to one or more body parts.
- Understands simple commands.
- Can feed themselves with the use of their hands.
- Tells you what they want by pulling, pointing, or grunting.
- Recognizes themselves in the mirror.
Health & Nutrition
- Your baby should be sleeping through the night and take one or two naps during the day.
- You can wean your baby off formula and breast milk, and they can begin drinking whole milk.
- Avoid foods that can be a choking hazard, including peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs, raw carrots, whole grapes, raisins, hard candy, etc.
- Take safety to the next level. Get down on the floor at your baby’s eye level to see what they can get into and adjust or babyproof accordingly.
Medicine Dosages
| WEIGHT | 12-17 lbs | 18-23 lbs |
|---|---|---|
|
Children’s Acetaminophen (160 mg / 5 mL) Can be given every four hours. |
2.5 mL | 3.75 mL |
|
Infant’s Ibuprofen (50 mg / 2.50 mL) Can be given every six hours. |
1.25 mL | 1.875 mL |
Vaccine Information Sheets
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the CDC that explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine to vaccine recipients.
HIB VIS
Pneumococcal VIS
MMR VIS
Chickenpox VIS
Hepatitis A VIS
Hepatitis B VIS
IPV VIS
Covid-19 VIS
Influenza/Flu VIS
- Haemophilus influenza type b conjugate vaccine (HIB)
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)
- Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)
- Chickenpox/Varicella
- Hepatitis A
If they didn’t get them at the 6-month appointment:
- Hepatitis B
- Inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV)
- Influenza/Flu
- Covid-19
Bright Futures
At your visit, we’ll provide a summary of what to expect at this stage of your child’s development, as well as in the upcoming weeks and months. This resource, known as Bright Futures, is available below for viewing or printing online.
One year ago, I became a mom. Motherhood has filled my heart in ways I never knew possible. From my baby’s first steps to his sweet little words, every step of the way has been more incredible than I could have imagined.
When to Call Your Pediatrician
- If your baby has a fever.
- If your baby is vomiting excessively.
- If your baby has diarrhea.
- If your baby has unusual skin rashes.
- Any time you feel something is out of the ordinary.
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