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49 month old check-up,
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Check with your doctor before taking any medicines. Many of them pass through the breastm
ilk to your
baby.
Bottle feeding
Give your baby formula to drink. He is not old enough for cow’s milk.
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Your baby is now holding his own bottle much of the time. Be sure to still hold him at times during the day
so he feels close to you.
SLE
EP
Your baby should be sleeping through the night by this
age. Have a regular bedtime and routine for your baby.
This is one mo
re way that you can help him feel more secure.
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Sing to your baby or read him a book before he goes to sleep.
Give him a favorite stuffed animal or blanket to take to bed with him.
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Put your baby in the bed w
hile he is still awake, so he can get used to falling asleep by himself.
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You baby may take 1-2 naps a day.
Do
not give your baby a bottle to take to bed. This can cause tooth decay, ear infections and other problems
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for your baby.
HEALTHY HABITS
You can help keep your baby and your family healthy when you:
Wash your hands often during the day. Have other family members wash their hands often too.
Use warm
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water and soap and scrub for 15 seco
nds.
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Make sure your baby gets needed vaccines to help prevent disease.
Keep your baby away from cigarette smoke. Breathing in second-hand smoke can cause asthma, ear
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infections, and o
ther breathing problems.
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Don’t give your baby
ANY medicines unless you talk to the doctor first.
FOR YOUR BABY’S NEXT VISIT – 12 months old
You
and your baby’s doctor can talk about how
things are going with your baby.
Your baby will have a physical examination (check-up) that may include
getting vaccines. You will have a chance
to ask questions.
You may want to talk about your baby’s:
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Feeding and sleeping
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Safety
Development
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THINGS FOR YOU TO DO
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Continue to bab
y-proof your house. Make sure your baby is safe by removing unsafe items that are within
his reach.
Keep a record of when your baby is il
l or hurt. Share this record with your baby’s doctors.
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Make a list of question
s to talk with your doctor about at the next visit.
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Bring yo
ur baby’s sho
t (vaccine) record to your next visit.
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Call the doctor
if your baby has a fever over 103
F, seems ill
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In case of an urgent concern or emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
This is general information and is not specific medical advice for your child. Always consult your child’s doctor or other healthcare
provider if you have any questions or concerns about the care or health of your child. A Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta pediatric
advice nurse is available 24 hours a day at 404-250-KIDS.
CHD l PFEB 006 / 10.07 / 9 month old check-up
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