1. Select a doctor for the child.
2. Demonstrate how to make, cancel, change and reschedule appointments.
3. Explain the well child check up and immunization schedule.
4. Bring child to doctor or nurse and dentist (starting around age 2 or 3) for regular visits.
5. Record regular medical and dental visits and immunizations in a medical journal, baby book, or calendar.
6. Describe when and how often to have a child’s hearing and vision checked.
7. Describe pros/cons of listening to a friend’s advice versus doctor’s advice.

Activities:

PAYA    Module 2: Health Care    Module 5: Immunizations    Module 5b: Health Care Schedule

What To Expect    Toddler - Immunization    Toddler - The Doctor and The Toddler

Web Resources    Kids Health: Medical    The American Academy of Pediatrics    The Parent Center/Baby Center

1. Tell what a safe body temperature is for a child.
2. Tell what to do if child gets sick (e.g., take temperature, call consulting nurse).
3. Describe when to call 9-1-1 if child is sick or in danger.
4. Describe when to take child to his or her doctor when sick.
5. Post poison center number.
6. Describe when to call poison control.

Activities:

PAYA    Module 5: Doctor's Visits

What To Expect    Toddler - When to Call The Doctor    Toddler - Keeping Your Toddler Healthy

Web Resources    Kids Health: Medical    Parent Soup    The American Academy of Pediatrics    The Parent Center/The Baby Center

1. Assemble a first aid kit with needed supplies.
2. Describe symptoms of ear infections.
3. Demonstrate use of thermometer to take baby’s temperature.
4. Demonstrate giving medicine to a baby.
5. Describe how to treat a cold, fever, vomiting, cuts, and swelling.

Activities:

PAYA    Module 5: Fever Thermometer    Module 5: Your Medicine Cabinet

What To Expect    Toddler - Chapter 20: Keeping Your Toddler Healthy    Toddler - Chapter 22: Treating Toddler Injuries

Web Resources    Kids Health: Body Care    Parent Soup    The American Academy of Pediatrics    The Parent Center/Baby Center