Well Child Exam Form - Early Childhood: 18 Months (Page 3 of 3) in pdf

Your Child’s Health at 18 Months

Health Tips:

Your child’s check-ups will be spaced farther apart as your

Milestones

child gets older. If you have concerns between checkups, be

Ways your child is developing between 18 and 24 months.

sure to call the doctor or nurse and ask questions.

 Says phrases of at least two words

 Stacks five or six blocks

Check to make sure your child has had all the shots he

 Is curious and likes to explore people, places and things

needs. If your child has missed some shots, make an

 Protests and says, “NO!”

appointment to get them soon. Your child needs all of the

 Kicks and throws a ball

required shots to have the best protection against serious

 Imitates adults

diseases.

 Kisses and shows affection

 Follows two-step directions

Your child’s appetite may be less than in the past. Offer her a

variety of healthy foods. Let her decide how much of each

For Help or More Information:

food to eat. Do not force her to finish food.

Car seat safety:

 Contact the Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or online at

Your child needs two cups of milk or yogurt, or three slices of

cheese each day. Avoid low-fat foods until age 2.

 To locate a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station, call 1-866-

SEATCHECK (866-732-8243) or online at

Each child develops in his own way, but you know your child

best. If you think he is not developing well, you can get a free

For information about childhood immunizations:

screening. Call your child’s doctor or nurse if you have

Call the National Immunization Program Hotlines at 1 (800) 232-

questions.

4636 or online at

Parenting Tips:

For information about lead screening:

Name your child’s feelings out loud – happy, sad or mad.

Medicaid Consumer Hotline-800.324.8680

Use words to tell her what is coming next. Your child can

Poison Prevention:

understand more words than she can say. Give your child

Call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or online at

simple choices. Example “squash or peas?”

Calmly set limits for your child by giving him something

different to do. Praise him when he does things that you like.

Social Support Services: Contact the local county Department

of Job and Family Services Healthchek Coordinator

When you are a parent you will be happy, mad, sad,

frustrated, angry and afraid, at times. This is normal. If you

For help finding childcare:

feel very mad or frustrated:

Bureau of Child Care and Development -800.886.3537

1. Make sure your child is in a safe place (like a crib) and

walk away.

2. Call a good friend to talk about what you are feeling.

If you’re concerned about your child’s development:

Contact Help Me Grow at 1-800-755-GROW (4769) or at

3. Call Cooperative Extension for classes-614. 688.5378

800.448.3000 or visit Boystown Parenting Hotline

4. Call

at (

). They will not

ask your name, and can offer helpful support and guidance.

Parenting skills or support:

The helpline is open 24 hours a day.

Call Cooperative Extension for classes-614. 688.5378

Support for families of children with special health care needs:

Safety Tips

Children Special Health Care Services, Family phone line at 1-

Falls often cause young children to get hurt. Take your child

800-359-3722

to a safe playground. Find one that has padding, sand, or

Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps, ODH

wood chips under the toys. Look for small toys that fit a

1-800-755-4769 (Parents). Visit the Website at:

toddler. Stay close to your child while they are playing.

Your child may try to get out of her car seat. Avoid letting her

Prevention of Unintentional childhood injuries:

get out, because then she will try again and again.

National Safe Kids Campaign 1-202-662-0600 or

If she tries, be firm, stop the car, and refuse to move until

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she stays buckled in.

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Take soft toys, picture books, and music to entertain

Domestic Violence hotline:

your child in the car.

National Domestic Violence Hotline - (800) 799-SAFE (7233) or

Wear your own seat belt, too.

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online at

This screening form was adapted by the Ohio Medicaid managed care plans and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for the

Healthchek-EPSDT Collaborative Performance Improvement Project.

040110

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