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8 month check - big deal or not?

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Tutter · 26/04/2006 07:17

our HVs are running behind on these - to the point where ds will be 1 in less than 3 weeks' time and we haven't yet had a date though.

what's in the check? do all areas carry them out? should i be hassling my HV?

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schneebly · 26/04/2006 07:24

they check weight, length, hearing and general developement and ask about food and sleep - ours were pretty far behind too but I wouldnt worry too much unless you have any concerns. HTH. Smile

FairyMum · 26/04/2006 07:29

Waste of time unless you have concerns IMO. Surely we are able to tell ourselves if are children loko normal weight and height? I think there was a hearing test too. Again, I am sure you know if there is a problem.

bourneville · 26/04/2006 07:38

Ours was behind too! I wasn't too worried, as someone else said, i knew dd was happy & healthy. If i'd had any concerns i'd have gone along to the drop in clinic.

TheBlonde · 26/04/2006 07:44

You should get free books though you might be able to get them from your local library

MumtoBen · 27/04/2006 18:56

My son didn't get one. Don't have enough staff to do them where I live.

beckybrastraps · 27/04/2006 18:59

In our "red book" it gives a run down of the things they look for. Ds didn't have his until 13 months.

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