Maternal and child health visit 6: 8 months old

All family members are welcome at your maternal and child health (MCH) appointments. Please remember to bring your green book and nappy bag!

24-hour MCH line: Call 13 22 29 to talk with a qualified MCH nurse. In an emergency, call triple zero (000). More on who to call in a crisis.

What happens at my 8-month visit?

At your 8-month visit, your family and MCH nurse will cover: 

  • A physical, growth and developmental check for your baby, including the PEDS-R questionnaire. 
  • Your progress with feeding and solid food.  
  • Safe sleeping recommendations, sleep area and upcoming 12-month immunisations. 
  • How you and your family are feeling, and where to find support if needed. 
  • Where to find more information. Links below. 

Next visit: 12 months old.

Please note there is no video recording or photography at MCH appointments.

More information: Maternal and child health - visit 6 - eight month visit

Council support for parents

More links and support

Your MCH nurse may share some of these evidence-based resources and support services during your appointment. 

You'll also find more resources in your green book. 

MCH line (13 22 29) 

A 24-hour maternal and child health (MCH) phone line where you can talk to a qualified maternal and child health nurse about any concerns. 

MCH app

Download it onto your phone from the Victorian Government's website.

Playgroup Victoria

Find a playgroup near you or start your own.

Resources for looking after your baby

Raising Children Network : starting solids, teeth, settling, development

Breastfeeding, bottle-feeding and solids

Baby development at 7-8 months

Your baby's behaviour: a guide

Babies connecting and communicating

Children learning to feed themselves

Dental health and dental care for babies

Responsive settling: 6-18 months

Better Health Channel : starting solids, weaning, allergies, development, sleep

Child development – 6-9 months

Preventing sleep concerns – 6-12 months

Solutions to sleep concerns – 6-12 months

Baby care - weaning

Food allergy and intolerance

Typical sleep behaviour for babies 6-12 months

Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia : starting solids, recipes, allergies, reactions

What foods should I feed my baby?

Feeding your baby

How to introduce common allergy causing foods

Food ideas and recipes

Allergic reactions

Royal Children's Hospital : year 1 food guide, sleep, safety

Fact sheets

Guide to foods: Baby's first year

Kids Health Info: Sleep problems - babies and toddlers

Kids Health Info: Safety: Around the home

Red Nose: safe sleep, sleep bags, rolling over, toys, comforters

What do we do now that our baby has started to roll over?

Safe sleeping bags: Keeping your baby cozy and protected while they sleep

Soft toys and comforters in infant care: Are they safe for babies?

Kids Safe Victoria : poisoning, safety, more

Poisoning

Baby safety guide

Safety checklist

Safe sleeping

Product safety

Child car restraints

Water safety

Curtain and blinds cord safety

 

Resources for looking after yourself

Royal Women's Hospital : pelvic floor

Pelvic floor exercises 

Australian Breastfeeding Association : helpline, feeding older / distractible babies

Breastfeeding helpline

6 - 12 months

Breastfeeding your older baby

Feeding your distractible baby

Raising Children Network : self care, return to work

Parents: looking after yourself

Returning to work after having a baby

 

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