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9 – 12 month contact

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When your child is nine to twelve months old you will be offered another appointment with your health visitor, or a member of the team.

What happens at this visit?

At this visit we’ll check that your baby is growing and developing properly. We will offer to weigh and measure your baby.

It’s a good time to see what your baby can do, for example are they sitting, are they babbling, playing with toys, are they responding to their name? All babies develop differently, and this is a good time to talk about this should you have any worries.

We can also answer any questions you may have about things like brushing your baby’s teeth, feeding your baby, sleeping and keeping your baby safe.

Before we see you – please read the information below

To get the most out of the visit or get answers to some of your questions in advance, you may find it helpful to read the information below.

Your appointment

If you need to book or rearrange a visit, please contact us the Health Visiting team on: 01274 221223

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Further information

Tiny Happy People

This BBC website offers a collection of learning activities and things to do with children aged 9-12 months.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition where the ‘ball and socket’ joint of the hip doesn’t properly form in babies and young children. Find out more information about it here and in your red book.

Support with breastfeeding
There is lots of support available to you if you need help breastfeeding. Visit this page for more information and links to support groups, advice and how to contact your on-duty health visitor.

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