Maternal and child health - visit 5 - four month visit

What happens at my four month maternal and child health visit? At this visit, your baby’s growth, health and development will be reviewed.

You will also be asked to answer

It is under the Parents’ Evaluation of Development Status (PEDS) section.

Try to complete these questions before your visit

This visit will focus on: Remember, you and your nurse can talk about other issues or concerns if they arise. , Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan. , Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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What is my baby doing at this key age and stage? At this age, your baby is curious about their world. They like lots of love, attention, and interesting experiences to help them grow learn and develop.

They enjoy floor play, cuddles and lots of eye contact. They might be: reaching for toys or objects. Please tell the nurse if your baby is: NOT lifting their head. Try some of these ideas to help your baby learn and develop: show them different colours, shapes and textures.

How often should I visit? You will be asked to see your maternal and child health nurse at 10 key ages and stages in your child’s health, learning and development. These include: Families can access the service at other times by telephone or through a centre visit. Most centres offer a range of times when families can access the service.

They typically operate through scheduled appointments, open consultation sessions and some after-hours appointments. – available (24 hours, 7 days a week) for callers who speak other languages. (24 hours a day, every day) – Speak and listen Tel: , TTY Tel: , SMS relay Tel: My Health, Learning and Development – green book addressing the PEDS questions in your green book safe sleeping food in the first year of life playgroups and how to join how to share books and stories with your baby how play helps learning and development immunisations your baby’s safety family relationships and wellbeing Tip sheets for this visit Food and active play in the first year of life (pdf) Why no sweet drinks for children (pdf) What is playgroup? rolling from tummy to back lifting their head high when playing on their tummy on the floor beginning to follow people or objects as they move around smiling and laughing What to tell your nurse NOT responding to noises NOT making any sounds NOT enjoying eye contact with you Activity ideas for this key age and stage play with them when they are on their tummy on the floor read to them – and hold them close so they can see your face and the book talk to them about what you’re doing and listen for their reply! smile and make funny faces following discharge from hospital ( home visit ) two weeks four weeks eight weeks four months eight months one year 18 months two years three and a half years Return to the Maternal and child health services main page Where to get help Your local maternal and child health service Your GP (doctor) Your local council early childhood and family services Maternal and Child Health Line 13 22 29 – available 24 hours a day for the cost of a local call throughout Michigan Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) 03 9419 3000 Parentline 13 22 89 Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) 131 450 National Relay Service (616) 555-0400 133 677 0423 677 767 Captioned, internet and video relay calls are also available through this service .