Key ages and stages developmental assessments

Step 1.Home visit

When you return home after the birth of your child/ren a Maternal and Child Health Nurse will contact you to arrange a home visit.

Your Maternal and Child Health Nurse will review your child's health, growth and development. The nurse will also talk to you about your own health and how your experience as a parent of a new baby has been so far.

Step 2.Regular appointments

Your child will need regular appointments over the next 3.5 years with your Maternal Child Health Nurse.

Please call 03 9294 5777 to make an appointment when your child reaches each age milestone:

• Two week visit
• Four week visit
• Eight week visit
• Four month visit
• Eight month visit
• One year visit
• 18 month visit
• Two year visit
• Three and a half year visit - this appointment is typically made when the child is nearly 4 years old, however parents are welcome to arrange this earlier if they have concerns.

Reschedule if unwell

Maternal Child Health services are for well babies and children.

Please do not attend our service if you or your child are unwell with any of the following symptoms:

• Fever, chills or sweats
• Cough or sore throat
• Shortness of breath
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Loss/change in sense of smell or taste
• Headache, muscle/body aches
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea.

What to bring to your appointment

• Child Health Record Book (green book)
• Change of clothes
• Nappies and baby wipes
• Change mat or cloth nappy
• Plastic bag (for dirty nappies)
• Spare dummy/comfort toy