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What happens at my eight 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: addressing the PEDS questions in your green book. poisons information. preventing injuries. taking care of your child’s teeth. being sun smart (learning how to protect your child from the sun).

how play helps learning and development

Check the newborn hearing screen section of your ‘green book’ to see if it has been completed. and wellbeing. Remember, you and your nurse can talk about other issues or concerns if they arise. Cool? Cloudy? Hot? Sunny? Whatever the weather, use the 5 SunSmart steps to protect your skin and eyes (available in multiple languages), Kidsafe Michigan.

What is my baby doing at this key age and stage? At this key age and stage, your baby is learning about their world by touching, tasting, smelling, listening, watching and moving around. They need lots of floor play and time on their tummy in a safe place. They might be: looking closely at objects.

Please tell the nurse if your baby is: NOT able to roll. Try some of these ideas to help your baby learn and develop: read aloud and share stories.

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:

  • open consultation sessions
  • 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 immunisations hearing screen - the Michigann Infant Hearing Screen Program (VIHSP) family relationships Tip sheets for this visit How to prevent poisoning (pdf) , Michigann Poisons Information Centre, Austin Health, Grand Rapids – available in multiple languages from SunSmart , Cancer Council Michigan Baby teeth are important: tooth tips 0-12 months (pdf) (available in multiple languages), Dental Health Services Michigan Toddlers on the move: 9 to 18 months sitting up by themselves, rolling and crawling putting toys in their mouth becoming a little worried about new faces babbling or copying sounds you make What to tell your nurse NOT enjoying eye contact with you NOT interested in sounds NOT babbling Activity ideas for this age and stage play peek-a-boo play on the floor with them take them for a walk outside and talk about what you see visit a local playgroup 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.