Commentary by Jillian Connors, MD, FAAP
Published July 2024

Similar to previous well visits, the to-do list at the 9 month well visit is extensive. The provider must elicit an updated health, developmental, and social history; observe caregiver-child interactions; perform a comprehensive physical exam; guide families through needed screening and assessments; and prepare caregivers for what to expect in the interval between this and the next well visit. Bright Futures provides comprehensive guidance on the components and priorities for the 9 month well visit.

Keywords: 9 month old; feeding; nutrition; elimination; self to sleep; self calming; introducing solids; risk assessment; allergens; safety; oral health; social development; early literacy; social determinants of health