The first priority is to listen to the concerns of the parents. Always observe the parent-child interaction during the entire visit. Reinforce positive interactions and discuss any concerns. If there are siblings in the room, how do they interact with the child? Is the parent positive about the child?
Bright Futures gives priority to these topics during the 12-month visit [PDF]
Assess Risks: | Establish Routines: | Discuss feeding and appetite changes | Establish a dental home | Safety |
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living situation
food security, tobacco, alcohol, and drugs |
Bedtime
Naptime Teeth brushing Media |
Self-feeding
Continued breastfeeding Transition to family meals Nutritious foods |
Car seats
Falls Drowning prevention Water safety Sun protection Pets Poisoning |
Reference: Early Childhood Visits [PDF]. (n.d.). Bright Futures.
Source: [HelpMeGrowMN]. (Jun 28, 2013). Twelve Month Baby Development Stages & Milestones I Help Me Grow MN [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/eDaejfINVg4
Developmental Handout for 12-24 months
Review of Systems
Do you have any concerns about your child’s:
- Development
- Skin
- Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat (HEENT)
- Breathing
- Stomach
- Genitals / Rectum