9 month assesment

golden_girl · Feb 16, 2011 5:49AM

Hi all, Lily 9 months tomorrow, god where does the time go?

Anyway at her last weigh in I was told she would get an appointment through for her 9 month assesment any time.

Anyones LO already had this? Just wondered what to expect & how thorough they are?

Lily has been covering her ears loads since about 3/4 months old during loud noises ie. hoover or if she seems shy or embarrassed & although so many people have tried to put my mind at rest i've always found it concerning (cute but concerning) so I want to quizz them on this.

So, with this in mind I was wondering to they do hearing tests etc...?

Thanks girlies xx

Eyper · Feb 15, 2011 10:05AM

At Sophie's they weighed her, measured her length, checked she could sit, pick up small objects, swap things from hand to hand, put things in her mouth, checked whether she could grasp things between her finger and thumb and wanted to know if she was weight bearing. She walked off (holding on) when we demonstrated that aspect and crawled off later on so they were happy with her development.

They also ask how feeding is going, how they're sleeping, whether they can see and hear well and whether you've any concerns. Sophie has a very slight squint so we were referred to the GP who then said he couldn't see anything.

Make a list of what you are concerned about so you don't forget anything and don't forget to ask for your Bookstart books!!!!!

golden_girl · Feb 15, 2011 11:58AM

Oooh thanks for the tips on the books - although I have no idea what they are!!!

We get one every month from the Imagination Library but assuming this is something different!?

Eyper · Feb 15, 2011 2:42PM

If you look in your red book just before the development section there is a page on bookstart - basically they give you a bag with some free books and other information in it. Sophie loves hers!

kayssis · Feb 15, 2011 3:42PM

Ryans 8 month check was a complete waste of time! Had to fill in a questionnaire about mobility, babbling etc, that I don't think they even looked at! He was weighed then as a group we got asked if the babies were weaned, imms up to date etc...

Just a thought, feel bad that all the bim posts are by you, what about joining fbook as 'golden girl' (so no one would find you) just to be part of the maybie baby group? xx

apple-pie-73 · Feb 15, 2011 5:08PM

Am pretty sure my red book says her next formal check is age 2! Will have another look but am definite lo doesn't have a 9 month check, it's either 12 or 24 month - every area differs apparently x

squibly · Feb 16, 2011 5:21AM

Mine had an 8 month check and all was fine - pretty much covered everything that's been listed.

Max has had a separate hearing test as he failed the one in hospital. It involved him being in a sound proof room with sounds piped in and he had to turn his head to where they were coming from. They then checked his ear drum pressure and some other bits. Thankfully he passed with flying colours.

S x

golden_girl · Feb 16, 2011 5:49AM

Thanks kayssis I might get round to joining!

I am over in due in May 2011 most of the time now but I pop the odd post in here, theres always someone replying so I don't feel too lonely!!

9 month assesment

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