Times flies, and as your baby gets bigger, checkups change. Call today to schedule your 9-month-old’s appointment with his/her doctor. Through Crow Wing County’s Child and Teen Checkups program, this appointment is FREE to anyone on Medical Assistance. Nine-month checkups will include:
A chance to ask your questions
Reliable information about healthy food, sleep, behavior and safety
A check on how your baby is growing, learning, developing, and feeling
Time to talk about parenting
Weight, length, head size
Head-to-toe exam
Immunizations, if needed
Blood check for lead and anemia(once between 9 to 15 months)
Help finding regular dental care
Fluoride varnish for healthy teeth
Hearing and vision checks
Support with family needs:
Food, housing, utilities
Money or job resources
Child care
Transportation
Help with safe relationships, mental health or substance use