Maternal and child health visit 8: 18 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 18-month visit?

At your 18-month visit, your family and MCH nurse will cover: 

  • A physical, growth and developmental check for your toddler.  
  • Kindergarten and how to enrol.  
  • How to take care of teeth. 
  • Food, safe sleeping recommendations, sleep area and immunisations. 
  • How you and your family are feeling, and where to find support if needed. 
  • Where to find more information. Links below. 

Next visit: 2 years old.

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

More information: Maternal and child health - visit 8 - eighteen 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. 

Playgroup Victoria

Find a playgroup near you or start your own.

Resources for looking after your baby

Raising Children Network : development, tantrums, fussy eating, teeth, fitness, sleep

Toddlers development

Toddlers behaviour

Toddlers connecting and communicating

Toddler tantrums: why they happen and how to deal with them

Toddlers nutrition and fitness

Fussy eating in children: what to do

Toddlers health and daily care

Dental health and dental care for toddlers

Responsive settling: 6-18 months

Better Health Channel : development, tantrums, eating, weaning, sleep

Child development) – 1-2 years

Tantrums

Baby care - weaning

Eating tips for young toddlers

Typical sleep behaviour – toddlers 1-2 years

Solutions to sleep concerns – toddlers 1-3 years

 

Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia : eating together, allergic reactions

Family foods 

Allergic reactions

Royal Children's Hospital : sleep, teeth, safety

Kids Health Info: Sleep problems - babies and toddlers

Kids Health Info: Dental care

Kids Health Info: Safety: Around the home

Red Nose : sleep (12 months+), pillows, comforters, toys

12 months and beyond

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

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

When can I introduce a pillow?

Kids Safe Victoria : pedestrian safety, choking hazards, poison, batteries, more

Pedestrian safety

Safe sleeping

Water safety

Button batteries

Choke check safety tool

Child car restraints

Poisoning

Sports and play 

Driveway safety

 

Resources for looking after yourself

Royal Women's Hospital : pelvic floor

Pelvic floor exercises 

Australian Breastfeeding Association : pumping at work, toddlers, helpline

Breastfeeding your toddler

Pumping at work - what do I need?

Breastfeeding helpline

Raising Children Network : self care, return to work

Parents: looking after yourself

Returning to work after having a baby

 

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