BVC: 18 months

Sometimes you have to wait a little while. You can play in the waiting room while waiting for your turn.

You talk about how your child is doing, their development, and any questions you might have.

The child stacks bricks to build a tower.
The nurse examines your child’s movement development.

Your child will draw a picture with crayons. 
The nurse examines your child’s movement development.

Your child points to body parts, either on themselves or on a doll.

Your child will be examined without their clothes on

The nurse will weigh your child and measure how tall they are.

The nurse will measure your child’s head.

The child is offered vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella. The injections are given in the leg.
Your child may sit on your lap when getting the injections. The child’s attention can be distracted with soap bubbles or a toy.

During their vaccination, you’ll hold your baby in your arms. If needed, your baby can be distracted using a toy, for example. As their parent, you provide your baby with a sense of security. 

The nurse will put on a plaster after the injection has been given. If the child is sad, there will be time to comfort them.

If you have any questions or feel unsure about anything before your baby’s vaccination, you can talk to the nurse at your BVC. 

By the time they reach 18 months of age, your baby has probably run out of vitamin D drops. Remember to ask for a new bottle of vitamin D. 

That is the end of the visit. You will be invited to the next visit, which takes place when the child turns 2.5 years old. If you feel that a visit is needed before that, this can be arranged.