18 Month Check

From Page 93 of your Personal Health Record (PHR or 'Blue Book')

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/Publications/blue-…

Topics for discussion may include any issues arising from:

• my development (Learn the Signs. Act Early.)
• additional parent/carer questions
• child health check.

Health and safety

• healthy eating for families
• sleep
• taking care of your child’s teeth
• how to be sun smart
• growth
• immunisation.

Development

• your child’s behaviour
• starting toilet training
• encouraging active play.

Family

• sibling issues
• positive parenting and helping your child manage
• their feelings and behaviours
• going to playgroups or childcare
• smoking and/or vaping.

Milestones

I am 18 months old

My development – Learn the Signs. Act Early. (what most children do at this age)

Social/Emotional Milestones

• Moves away from you, but looks to make sure you are close by Points to show you something interesting
• Puts hands out for you to wash them
• Looks at a few pages in a book with you
• Helps you dress them by pushing arm through sleeve or lifting up foot

Language/Communication Milestones

• Tries to say three or more words besides “muma” or “dada”
• Follows one-step directions without any gestures,
• like giving you the toy when you say, “Give it to me”

Cognitive Milestones (learning, thinking, problem-solving)

• Copies you doing chores, like sweeping with a broom
• Plays with toys in a simple way, like pushing a toy car

Movement/Physical Development Milestones

• Walks without holding on to anyone or anything Scribbles
• Drinks from a cup without a lid and may spill sometimes Feeds themself with their fingers
• Tries to use a spoon
• Climbs on and off a couch or chair without help

You know your child best. Don’t wait. If your child is not meeting one or more milestones, has lost skills they once had, or you have other concerns, act early. Talk with your Child and Family Health nurse or GP, share your concerns, and ask about developmental screening.