Baby on the
way? Be ready
Spiff up your
home for safety
Memory glitches a
cause for concern?
SOUND THE ALARM.
Install smoke alarms on every
level, outside sleeping areas and in bedrooms. Bonus tip:
Set a smartphone reminder to test them monthly!
CLEANING
PUT AWAY EVERY LITTLE THING.
If kids
live in or visit your home, scan rooms for
small items that might be choking hazards.
GO ON POISON PATROL.
Keep medicines
and household chemicals in their original bottles or
containers. Store them out of the reach of children.
CLEAN SPONGES DAILY.
To help wipe out
germs, toss sponges in the dishwash r with a d ying
cycle—or microwave a damp sponge for one minute.
Consider using paper towels to clean countertops.
SHINE ON.
Mix ¼ cup of white vinegar
with a quart of warm water for a homemade,
less toxic window cleaner.
Spiff up for safety
Let the season
inspire a tidier and
safer home with
these quick tips.
TAKE ON TRIPPING HAZARDS.
Clear
clutter from floors and stairways. Remove
or secure throw rugs.
A JOURNAL DEVOTED TO HEALTHFUL L I V I NG
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When to get
checkups
In general, the American Academy of
Pediatrics recommends checkups at
the following ages:
UP TO AGE 1:
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Newborn
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3 to 5 days
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1 month
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2 months
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4 months
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6 months
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9 months
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12 months
AGES 1 TO 4:
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15 months
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18 months
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24 months
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30 months
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3 years
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4 years
AGES 5 TO 21:
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Annual exams through the age
of 21 (your pediatrician may recom-
mend more visits if necessary)
THERE
are two kinds of trips
to the pediatrician: those when your
child is sick and those when he or
she is well. Well-child checkups can
be just as important as the visits for
illness. They give you the tools you
need to keep your child healthy year-
round—and for a lifetime.
According to the American
Academy of Pediat-
rics, at a childhood
checkup you may
expect:
A physical
exam.
Among other
things, the doctor
will measure your child’s height and
weight, listen to the heart and lungs,
Checkups: Why your
child needs them
and press lightly on the abdomen to
check the health of internal organs.
A developmental assessment.
The doctor may ask about emotional
and behavioral
health. For ex-
ample, you may
discuss a baby’s
developmental
milestones—such
as s iling, clap-
ping and learning to walk—or how
older children are doing in school.