6 months checkup

Summary

When your child is 6 months old, you will be offered an individual consultation at the health centre. During this consultation, you will meet both a public health nurse and a doctor. You will be asked whether there is anything you wish to discuss.

Who you will meet

• public health nurse
• doctor

Topics

The public health nurse will discuss topics such as:

• the interaction between you and the child
• breastfeeding (in Norwegian) and/or breast milk substitutes (in Norwegian)
• vitamin D supplements
• introducing solid food (in Norwegian)
• the child’s movement development
• your child's sleep (in Norwegian)
• dental health and brushing teeth (in Norwegian)
• the parents' use of mobile phones and screens, including the use of social media
• the child’s environment and safety (in Norwegian)
• the parents' well-being and mental health (cohabitation)

Examinations

The child's head circumference, weight and length will be measured. The child's eye contact, movement and development will be observed.

The doctor will also examine the child’s:

• skin (rash, skin colour)
• mouth and oral cavity
• head (seams, fontanelle)
• navel and stomach
• heart rhythm, respiratory tract and breathing pattern
• hips and back (range of motion and misalignments)
• motor development
• vaginal opening on girls
• testicles and penis on boys