1 Year Visit
Message
• Many babies have one or two words and understand 25 or more. He will give you a toy if you ask for it. Even without words, he can ask you for something—by pointing, reaching for it, or looking at it and babbling. You can help your child say the words he knows, and provide the words your baby doesn’t know yet.
• Engage child in the book - point and follow their interests.
Red Flag
Does not point to photos or pictures on request.
Shows displeasure with tickle, bouncing, nursery rhymes.
Resources
getsetlearn.ca A program that helps families get ready for school and offers caregivers ideas for helping children succeed in school. They also offer adult literacy and family literacy programs.
FamilyCompassWR.ca - your first step to finding community-based services and supports for parents, youth and children in Waterloo Region.
Visit your EarlyOn Centre - earlyyearsinfo.ca to find out what programs and services are available, make connections and find support (including help with navigating the family compass).
Visit IdeaExchange.org to get your newborn their own library card, to borrow books for baby and for programs and resources.