Commentary by Emma Frost, MD, MPH
Published June 2023

Your patient is now 15 months old, and they will continue to display many of the classic behaviors of a toddler. They will move more, and faster, and they will be better at (and louder about) letting caregivers know their likes and dislike. Whereas the 12-month-old visit is busy with screenings and immunizations, the 15-month-old visit should have significant time devoted to history-taking and preparing parents with anticipatory guidance tailored toward toddlerhood. This module outlines the 15-month well child visit.

Keywords: 15 month old; toddler; language development; social development; family history; bedtime routine; sleep management; behavior management; discipline; tantrums; oral care