Hey, parents!
It's time to schedule your toddler's 18-month checkups! Through Crow Wing County's Child and Teen Checkups program, medical, dental and vision appointments are FREE to anyone on Medical Assistance. Here's a list of what to expect at your 18-month-old's checkups:
- A chance to ask your questions
- Reliable information about healthy food, sleep, behavior and safety
- A check on how your toddler is growing, learning, developing, and feeling
- Time to talk about parenting
- Weight, length
- Head-to-toe exam
- Immunizations, if needed
- 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
Find out where to get free checkups in your area by visiting Child and Teen Checkups.