WELL BABY VISITS
During these checkups, your health care provider will assess your child's physical and emotional development, give guidance and immunizations (shots), and do any needed tests. This is also a great time to talk with your health care provider about concerns or questions you have about your child's development (physical, mental or social).
If your child does not reach a certain milestone for his age, don't worry. Your health care provider can help you recognize signs if you think your child may have a developmental delay.
If you have a concern or question in between well checkups, please call your clinic. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
FIRST YEAR
TWO MONTHS
Wondering what you can expect at your baby’s 2-month checkup? Here’s a quick look at what you might expect, depending on your baby’s development and the doctor’s discretion.At two months you can expect your baby to have achieved most of these developmental milestones: vocalizing in ways besides crying, smiles in response to a smile, turns head toward a sound, notices their hands, lifts head during tummy time, and kicks energetically when lying on back.
Some appropriate topics or concerns to discuss with your doctor at this appointment would be tummy time, signs of illness, what your baby should sleep with, where your baby should sleep, and how you are interacting with your baby.
Immunizations:
FOUR MONTHS
You and your baby may be celebrating moments and milestones like rolling over, reaching, grabbing, and giggles. These milestones matter and may vary, depending on your baby’s development. So it's important to check in with their doctor to track your baby's development.AGE-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS
At four months you can expect your baby to have achieved most of these developmental milestones: raises their head while on their tummy, rolls from tummy to back, holds head up when in your arm or even when held upright, pays attention to small objects and tries to reach for everything they see, mixes up those breathy coos with some consonants and other sounds
Some appropriate topics or concerns to discuss with your doctor at this appointment would be sleep routine, feeding habits, how to encourage active play and development, and keeping baby safe.
Immunizations:
SIX MONTH
Now that your baby is 6 months old, there will be a lot to check on and check in with your baby’s doctor about.AGE-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS
At six months you can expect your baby to have achieved most of these developmental milestones: plays with toes, brings things to their mouth, passes objects from one hand to another, rolls over in both directions, sits assisted with good head control, laughs, interacts with the baby in the mirror, babbles, holds a bottle during feedings
Some appropriate topics or concerns to discuss with your doctor at this appointment would be teething, sleeping habits, introducing solid foods, home and other safety.
Immunizations:
NINE MONTH
By 9 months, your baby might be picking up a new skill each day. You can count on the doctor tracking your baby’s growth and development, including some of the ones listed below (not a comprehensive list).AGE-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS
At nine months you can expect your baby to have achieved most of these developmental milestones: gets into a sitting position, sits unassisted, pulls up to stand or stands holding onto someone/something, works to get a toy out of reach, responds to their name, laughs, copies sounds and gestures, points and uses other gestures.
Some appropriate topics or concerns to discuss with your doctor at this appointment would be patience with your baby, bedtime routine, using “no only when they could get hurt or hurt others, keeping your baby in a high chair while in the kitchen.
Immunizations:
No vaccinations are given at the nine month wellness check, unless vaccinations have been delayed or previously missed a dose.
TWELVE MONTH
At this checkup you might expect the doctor to assess your baby’s growth and development as they transition into toddlerhood. Your baby may be taking their first steps or even starting to say a word or two.This is not a complete list and may vary depending on your baby’s individual development.
AGE-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS
At twelve months you can expect your baby to have achieved most of these developmental milestones: pulls self up to stand, uses a few gestures to get needs met, uses fingers to feed themselves, responds to their name, says a word or several with meaning, tries to initiate words you say, and plays peekaboo or patty-cake.
Some appropriate topics or concerns to discuss with your doctor at this appointment would be screen time, teeth cleaning, and praising child for good behavior.
Immunizations:
AFTER THE FIRST YEAR
FIFTEEN MONTHS
This checkup is a great opportunity to ask the doctor all of your toddler-related questions, including how to deal with tantrums and discipline.Here’s what you might expect at your baby’s 15-month checkup. This is not a complete list, and some details may depend on your child’s development.
AGE-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS
At fifteen months you can expect your baby to have achieved most of these developmental milestones: shakes head “no”, understands commands, uses sippy cup, enjoys looking at books, picks up toy and moves it intentionally.
Some appropriate topics or concerns to discuss with your doctor at this appointment would be bedtime routine, distracting your child when tantrums occur, patience with messy mealtime, and setting rules and limits.
Immunizations:
EIGHTEEN MONTHS
Now that your little one is 18 months old, they may be busy putting new skills to use, like taking on the stairs or talking up a storm. The word “no” may also have found a familiar place in your home. There’s lots to cover at this month’s checkup. See below for more details, which may vary depending on your baby’s development. (Not a complete list).
AGE-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS
At eighteen months you can expect your baby to have achieved most of these developmental milestones: says 10 to 20 words, scribbles, runs, eats with a spoon, walks up the stairs while holding your hand, points to at least one body part, and starts to play pretend.
Some appropriate topics or concerns to discuss with your doctor at this appointment would be setting rules and limits, describing things using simple words, toilet training, and car seat safety.
Immunizations:
TWO YEAR
Your 2-year-old may be showing signs that they’re ready for the potty. Is it time to ditch the diapers? You can ask the doctor at this checkup. Here’s some of what you can expect from their 24-month checkup, depending on your baby’s development.AGE-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS
At 2 years you can expect your baby to have achieved most of these developmental milestones: says more than 50 words, follows two step commands, sings, jumps with both feet, plays alongside other kids, stacks four or more blocks, scribbles lines and circles, and names familiar people.
Some appropriate topics or concerns to discuss with your doctor at this appointment would be using time outs, limiting tv time, getting ready for preschool, home and car safety, and toilet training progress.
Immunizations:
No vaccinations are given at the two year wellness check, unless vaccinations have been delayed or previously missed a dose.
THREE YEAR
Here’s what you might expect at your toddler’s 3 year checkup. This is not a complete list, and some details may depend on your child’s development.AGE-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS
At 3 years you can expect your baby to have achieved most of these developmental milestones: Kick, throw, and catch a ball, climb well, run more confidently and ride a tricycle, walk forward and backward easily, bend over without falling.
Some appropriate topics or concerns to discuss with your doctor at this appointment would be sleep schedule, eating habits/diets, adjusting to being away from you, hearing and language skills.
Immunizations: