15 to 18 months
15 to 18 months
Walking, words and big feelings. A short developmental screen happens around 18 months.
Typical visits: 15 months and 18 months
On the Milestone Path
Where this stage sits.
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Well-child visit
15 months
What usually happens
A check on walking, words and play, and a look at teeth. Your clinician talks about tantrums and sleep.
What to bring
Examples of words and gestures your toddler uses.
Parents often ask about
Picky eating, tantrums, screen time and brushing.
Immunisations commonly discussed
A fourth DTaP dose and catch-up doses are commonly discussed at 15 to 18 months.
Your clinician sets the plan that fits your child.
What usually happens
Growth checks, a conversation about words and gestures, and a short developmental screen at 18 months. Your clinician also looks at teeth and talks about brushing.
What to bring
Examples of the words and sounds your toddler uses, and your questions about tantrums and sleep.
Parents often ask about
Talking, picky eating, screen time, daycare and early learning.
Immunisations commonly discussed
Catch-up doses and the second hepatitis A dose are commonly discussed at this stage.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your child’s clinician about your child. In an emergency, call your local emergency services.
At this age children test limits and discover how much they can do on their own. Visits are active, with plenty of watching and playing.
If you are curious about how your toddler compares with others, bring examples. A story from home often tells your clinician more than a checklist.
