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SCREENING PROCEDURES FOR 12 TO 14 MONTHS OLD
•Assessment of risk of high-dose lead exposure
•Lead screening by 12 months of age
•Hematocrit or hemoglobin screening at 9-12 months if certification is needed for WIC, or if any of the following risk factors are present: low socioeconomic status; birth weight under 1,500 grams; whole milk given before six months of age (not recommended); low-iron formula given (not recommended); low intake of iron-rich foods
•Tuberculin test (PPD) at either 12 or 15 months, before or at the time of administering the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine for high risk children.
NUTRITION SUGGESTIONS FOR 12 TO 14 MONTHS OLD
•Feed the toddler at family mealtimes and give her two to three nutritious snacks per day.
•As much as possible, let the toddler feed herself. Toddlers learn to like foods by touching and mouthing them repeatedly.
•Offer the toddler nutritious foods and let her decide how much to eat. Toddlers will eat a lot one time, not much the next.
•Anticipate that the toddler's rate of weight gain will be slower than in her first year.
•If you are breastfeeding: Discuss with the health professional weaning from the breast when desired.
•If you are bottlefeeding: Change from formula to whole milk. Milk requirements decrease to 16-24 ounces per day. Wean the toddler from the bottle.
•Continue teaching the toddler how to drink from a cup.
•Avoid giving the toddler foods and drinks that are high in sugar.
•Ensure that the toddler's caregiver feeds her nutritious foods.
•Avoid giving the toddler foods or small toys that may be aspirated or cause choking (e.g. peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs or sausages, carrot sticks, celery sticks, whole grapes, raisins, corn, whole beans, hard candy, large pieces of raw vegetables or fruit, or tough meat).
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