Childs 2 1/2 year check

[prdarling]

I am with the Forest Hill Group Practice - does anyone know if the HV sessions are still on WEdnesdays mornings and whether I need to book a slot for a routine 2 and a half year check or if I just ned to turn up?

Thanks

[EDmummy]

Been a couple of years but remember 2 1/2 yr checks being with the paediatric GP and having to be booked. Ring your HV first or the practice and they will be able to tell you. I think they chase after those who may be at risk or who had difficult births etc but for everyone else it is a matter or contacting them and sorting it out. Sorry not much help!

[nunheadmum]

Not at the Forest Hill surgery but I found that the 2 year check wasn't taken very seriously at all - in fact the health visitor did it when she was visiting for my newborn.....even though my older daughter wasn't there!!!

If you're happy with your child's progress, it may not be worth stressing about it too much...unless you're desperate for the books!

[sb]

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[prdarling]

Reviews are supposed to be done at 2 years and 3 and a half years according to the red book. I'm not really concerned, i just dug out the books the other day and noticed that my 4 year old has missed his last one and my 2 and a half year old is about to miss his!

My little one has knock knees poor lamb so i want to get advice on whether it will resolve itself

[Smiler]

The red book says it's 2 years and 3 1/2 years with the health visitor - they don't contact you, so easy to miss.

[MakeHQ]

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