What happens at this visit?
At this time we’ll talk about how you are feeling and ask some questions about your mental wellbeing as well as how you are doing physically.
Introducing solid food usually starts when your baby is about six months old but you might be starting to think about it, so find out more about weaning your baby by reading the information below.
Now’s also a good time to think about caring for your baby’s teeth as they start to come through. Again, there’s some great information below and the health visiting team can give you give you further advice if you need it.
Before we see you
As well as taking a look at the useful information below, don’t forget to check the back of your baby’s Red Book. You can record your baby’s ‘firsts’ here – like their first laugh!
Your appointment
If you need to book or rearrange a visit, please contact the Health Visiting team on: 01274 221223
Your baby’s eyes are really working well together now, tracking moving objects smoothly, and developing better 3D vision and depth perception. Small babies often squint because of the effort it takes to focus, but if your 12-week old is still squinting, it’s important to mention it to your GP. Untreated squints can cause vision problems later that are hard to fix.
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