Checkups are a way to make sure your child is growing properly and help you find out if there are any health problems. After the visit, make an appointment for your child's 15-month checkup.
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Offer 3 meals and 2–3 healthy snacks a day. Pull your child's high chair up to the table during meals and eat together as a family as often as possible.
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As long as your child does not have a food allergy, they can eat most soft foods. Offer different foods, including meat, fish, eggs, chicken, cheese, yogurt, fruits, vegetables, cereals, breads, rice, and pasta.
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Do not give foods that can cause choking, such as nuts; whole grapes and raisins; popcorn; hard candy; gum; thickly spread peanut butter; hard cheese; hard, raw fruits and vegetables; or hot dogs and sausages.
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It's normal for kids this age to eat a lot at some meals and less at others. Offer healthy food choices and let your child decide how much to eat.
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Wean your child from the bottle and give a cup instead.
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If your child takes formula, you can switch to whole cow's milk. Your child should drink about 16 ounces (480 ml) of milk a day. Do not give low-fat or skim milk unless the health care provider recommends it.
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Kids don't need juice. It can lead to tooth decay and weight gain. If you serve juice, give your child no more than 4 ounces (120 ml) of 100% fruit juice a day.
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Put gates at the top and bottom of stairs.
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Put window guards on windows above the first floor.
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Keep blinds, drapes, and cords out of your child's reach.
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Keep out of reach:
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small objects such as toys, button batteries, and coins
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plastic bags
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medicines (keep in a locked cabinet, if possible)
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cleaning supplies
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anything that is hot, sharp, or breakable
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Set your hot water heater lower than 120°F (48°C).
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Do not drink hot liquids while holding your child.
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Put smoke and carbon monoxide alarms near all sleeping areas and on every level of your home.
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Don't use a baby walker.
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Keep your child within reach if there is water nearby, including tubs, toilets, buckets, and pools. Empty water from tubs, buckets, and baby pools when done.
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Do not allow anyone to smoke around your child.
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A gun in the home increases the risk of accidents and injuries. If you do have a gun, keep it unloaded and locked up. Lock bullets separately from the gun.
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Only leave your child with responsible caregivers, and be sure to review safety information with them.