01/04/2026
Say YES to your doctor when they ask if they can test your baby’s iron and lead!
I explain this more in my 12-month check-up guide for my Doctor Mom Members, but want to briefly review this with every mom who will hear me out!
These tests are really important!
Iron is essential to carry oxygen to cells.
It’s imperative in optimal brain development and you want your little ones’ levels to be in a normal range. If it’s low you want to know ASAP!
❌Lead should NOT be present in the body. ❌
This is a toxic metal that is still found on antiques, homes built before 1978, in some pipes, dirt, etc.
We want to assure there is NO lead found in our little ones as this could interfere with brain development if left unnoticed for too long.
Consider how our little ones explore their environment with their mouths.
Just one bite or lick of your grandmother’s hand-me-down rocking chair may be your child’s exposure.
You just never know!
Test, don’t guess.
If levels are high your doctor will provide resources and support to find the source!!! You want that!
So don’t look over these tests.
As Doctor Moms, you want to be PROACTIVE and WELL INFORMED!
When to test?
Some states test as early as 12 months while others wait until 24 months. If your child is in this age range and hasn’t been tested please discuss with your doctor.
It’s never too late to test!
If you're interested in the full 12-month checkup guide, I'd love to invite you inside of the Doctor Mom membership by clicking the link in my bio.
Let me know below, did you know this? Has your child been tested for these? Let's start a conversation.