Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC): When I am 18-23 Months Old
MN WIC Program
Printable Version: C&TC When I am 18-23 Months Old (PDF: 268KB/1 page)
I should go to my healthcare provider for a Child and Teen Checkup when I am 18 months old to see if I am growing and healthy.
- I CAN...
- Try putting on my own shoes
- Let you know what I want
- Point to things when named and look at something you point at across the room
- Walk without help and walk up stairs with help
- Speak 10-20 words and imitate your behavior and words
- Show interest in other children
- Have favorite foods
- Get distracted easily
- YOU CAN...
- Continue breastfeeding me
- Offer me 3 small meals a day plus healthy snacks; offer foods from all the food groups
- Give me 2 cups of milk a day and more than 4 oz. of juice (1/2 cup). Avoid sipper cups with lids
- Let me sit at the table with the family - I can learn by watching you eat
- Make sure I sit down to eat to prevent choking
- Help me stop using a bottle (if I still am)
- Keep me away from things I can choke on like grapes, hot dogs, nuts, popcorn, candy and hard fruits or vegetables
- Clean my teeth twice a day using a small, soft toothbrush and water
- TO KEEP ME SAFE & HEALTHY...
- Continue to do things on the previous pages, such as child-proof my home and keep my shots up-to-date
- Help me learn words; I will imitate you
- Offer me a variety of foods and allow me to choose the amount and type of foods I eat
- Offer hugs and praise to reward me; don't use food as reward or punishment
- Match toys to my age like books, dolls, cars, building blocks or puzzles - nothing with small parts
- Talk to me, read to me, and play with me
- Show me what I can do and use simple, 1-step directions; divert me from things I should not do
- Teach me simple songs
- Help me learn to use the toilet only when I am ready; go slowly, and if I have lots of accidents, go back to diapers until I am ready
- Keep me away from the TV and computer. Watching the screen isn't good for my growing brain
