Baby's 2-year checkup

It's a busy time! Your baby runs and climbs. They can say up to 50 words and can put 2 words together into a simple sentence. It can also be a difficult time. Your child may be moody, easily irritated and check the rules. Discipline should help. Discuss any concerns your pediatrician may have.

You can expect your pediatrician to:

Weigh and measure the child
Perform a physical examination of your child
Catch up with all vaccines

Questions your pediatrician may ask

Is your child physically active?
What words are they learning?
Do they respond to two-step commands?

Questions you may have about diet and nutrition

Is it normal that my child is a picky eater?
How much fat should my child be eating?
How will I know if my toddler is overweight?

Food and nutrition tips

Try to eat together at the table, not in front of the TV. A family that eats together grows together! Family dinners are a great way to strengthen bonding and promote health.
Give your child a variety of nutritious foods such as vegetables, fruits, and dairy products.
Let your child eat and choose what he eats.
If your child doesn't like a certain food, keep offering it. They may change their mind later.
At this stage, your child should eat about 3 meals and 2 healthy snacks per day.
Don't worry if your child doesn't eat enough from time to time. In most cases, this should balance out.
This is a good time to start switching to 2% or 1% milk.

Questions you may have about physical activity

How much exercise do babies need?
My child likes to sit quietly and play. How to make them be more active?

Physical activity tips

Give your child plenty of opportunities to be active.
Learning how to throw, kick, and catch builds physical confidence.
Play together as much as possible and make fun the top priority.
Be active as a family. It's a great way to spend time together while moving your bodies!
Limit the amount of TV your toddler watches.
Remember that toddlers learn by your example. So make sure to set a good one!