The 15 month visit is a shorter vaccine round and a check-in on walking, language, and toddler feeding.
What happens at the visit
Weight, length, and head circumference. Full exam. Language and motor check-in. Feeding and sleep review — most kids are fully on cow’s milk or continued nursing by now.
Developmental milestones to discuss
Walking steadily (most), a handful of clear words, pointing to body parts when asked, using a cup, scribbling, and stacking a couple of blocks.
Vaccines at this visit
Per the CDC schedule, the 15 month visit typically includes DTaP booster, Hib booster, PCV booster, and sometimes MMR/varicella/HepA if they weren’t given at 12 months. Annual flu in season.
Questions worth asking
- Is my toddler’s vocabulary on track?
- How many daytime naps should we expect now?
- Any concerns about gait or walking pattern?
- What’s a realistic picky-eating expectation?
- When do we add fluoride varnish or see a dentist?
What to watch for between now and the next visit
More words, simple two-word combinations starting, more confident walking, and climbing. Call about loss of words, persistent toe-walking, or significant feeding changes.
How VisitRecall fits in
Record the visit with one tap; your partner gets the summary within minutes. Track growth, vaccines given, and the pediatrician’s specific advice on one timeline with family profiles, and use the parents hub for the rest.
FAQ
My toddler only says a few words — is that okay?
Range is wide. Your pediatrician looks at receptive language (what they understand) too.
When should we see a dentist?
Often recommended by age 1, or within 6 months of the first tooth. Your pediatrician can advise.
Are tantrums normal now?
Very — language is lagging behind intent, and the gap shows up as frustration.
