Month 24 · 3 notes
The 2-year well-child visit is important, so keep that appointment. If your child is still rear-facing in their car seat, that's actually safest for as long as they fit. Aggressive behavior with other kids, like pushing or grabbing, is normal at this age. They're learning social rules from zero, and it takes time.
Two years. You've navigated sleepless nights, teething, tantrums, and about a thousand diaper changes. You're not the same parent you were at the start. You're better.
The 2-year checkup includes a second autism screening, developmental assessment, and health review. This is an important milestone visit.
Schedule the 2-year well-child visit. Note developmental milestones reached and any concerns. Bring questions about behavior, sleep, eating, and development.
At age 2, many parents consider turning the car seat forward-facing. However, rear-facing is still safer as long as the child meets weight/height limits.
Keep rear-facing as long as possible within the car seat's limits. When switching to forward-facing, ensure the harness is properly positioned at or above shoulders.
Toddlers at this age may push, grab, or hit other children. They're still learning social skills and impulse control.
Supervise play closely. Intervene calmly and quickly. Model gentle behavior. Use simple words: 'Gentle hands.' Remove child briefly if behavior continues.