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6 Month Well Child Visit

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Six months is often called the Golden Age of infancy. Babies at this age are still easy to keep in one place since they don’t usually

crawl. They are generally happy, love to interact with people, smile, and laugh easily. These babies show clearly how specially

attached they are to their parents, sometimes even resisting being with babysitters or grandparents. Your baby will begin to really

play with toys mostly by putting them in his or her mouth! Make sure your child’s toys are made for babies and not a choking

hazard.

Safety

Behavior

The biggest threat to your child’s health is an injury!

Your child may display resistance staying with anyone other than

you, even the favorite babysitter or grandparents.

Car Seat – Place in a rear facing car seat in the middle

Playing peek-a-boo gives your child the opportunity to practice

backseat EVERYTIME.

the comings and goings of parents and other favorite people.

Water Safety – Never leave your child unattended in or

around water.

Teething

Burns –Be very aware of hot appliances like irons and

Your infant may already have the first tooth. If not, that’s

curling irons; if not already done so, set your water heater

ok…many infants don’t get their first tooth until well after their

to 120 degrees.

birthday.

Sleep position – BACK is still BEST!

It is important to start “brushing” daily with a soft wash cloth

and water.

Falls –Do not leave your child unattended on beds,

couches, or changing tables.

For teething pain, try teething rings, cool washcloths (wet

washcloths placed in the freezer for 20 minutes) and massaging

Fire – Have smoke detectors installed in your home.

the gums. These are generally the only interventions necessary to

Tobacco Exposure – Smoking is dangerous for her at any

make the drooling baby happy. ** Please talk to your doctor prior

age. If someone at home smokes then she smokes. Do not

to giving medicines for teething.

allow smoke in your home or in your car at anytime.

Once the teeth erupt they will need to be cleaned daily with a soft

wet washcloth.

Childproofing –Your baby is becoming more active and is

Teething will NOT cause serious diarrhea or fever greater than

more prone to injury; if you haven’t already done so,

100.4. If your baby has extreme fussiness, a significant change in

child-proof your home. Be very careful of table cloths,

bowel movement or fever, a cause other than teething is likely to

lamps, drawers and dangling cords especially as your baby

blame!

starts pulling to a stand.

Poison prevention – Keep all medications and household

Nutrition

chemicals in locked cabinets. Have the poison control

Feedings vary and appropriate weight gain is our true gauge of

number handy (800.222.1222).

adequate intake.

Do not place your infant in the crib with a bottle; this practice can

Development

lead to dental caries and ear infections.

Most babies are sitting on their own at this age and enjoy

Do not put cereal in your baby’s bottle unless recommended by

your doctor.

standing holding your hands. Crawling can start as early

as 6 months, or not until 9 to 12 months. Some babies

Begin offering the sippy cup while your baby is in the high chair.

He or she should begin sitting in the high chair for meal time.

never crawl at all.

Only put formula, water, or breast milk in a sippy cup! Avoid

Their ability to focus has greatly improved and their ability

juice—it has no nutritional value, is bad for forming teeth, and

to see colors is almost at an adult level. This may

quickly becomes a habit that is very difficult to break.

temporarily interfere with feeding as he or she is enjoying

Over the next several months solid food intake should increase

looking around.

and formula and breast milk intake begin to decline. Start a 3

Your child can support weight on their legs and may prefer

meal-a-day schedule. Feed your baby solids until they fuss or

the standing position.

turn away. This will help transition him or her from a drinking

baby to an eating baby.

He or she can put their hands together and reach and bat

Introduce food one at a time to observe for possible allergic

objects.

reaction (rash, vomiting, and diarrhea). Babies naturally prefer

Help stimulate language development by reading to your

the sweet taste of fruit and the order of food introduction will not

infant and responding to her sounds.

change this.

6 Month Well Child Visit Template

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