‘9moWCCplan

Healthy 9-month old infant
– Follow up at 12 months of age, or sooner PRN.
– ER/return precautions discussed.

Vaccines today:
– Influenza
– None

Anticipatory guidance (discussed or covered in a handout given to the family)
– Avoiding use of walkers and door swings/jumpers.
– Child proofing the home: Gates for stairs, burn prevention, kitchen safety, water safety
– Poison Control number (800-222-1222)
– Car seat facing backward until 2 years of age and 20 pounds
– Dental care and fluoride (first tooth at 3-12 months, average 7 months)
– Food: Iron-fortified foods, no honey/corn syrup/cow’s milk until one-year-old, finger foods, no/minimal juice
– Choking hazards
– No juice from bottle; no bottle in bed; introducing a sippy cup
– Speech development (importance of reading and talking)
– Sleep: Separation anxiety, night awakening, sleep training, lower crib mattress, side rales up