Baby Wellness Visits
Baby wellness visits are a time to meet
with your doctor and talk about the development and growth of your baby. Your baby will begin a to grow very quickly
so it’s important to meet with a primary care physician frequently to make sure
all is going well. Wellness visits give you time to ask your doctor questions,
consider immunizations, and gain peace of mind by knowing that everything is
normal. Below are some suggestions of
what to expect and things you may want to ask about at your baby wellness visits.
Breakdown of Visits:
2-5 Day Visit:
2-5 Day Visit:
- Here your doctor will want to focus primarily on feeding. If breastfeeding, you want to try and feed your baby 8-12 times a day. Ask your doctor any questions you have about how to feed.
- Also in this visit, ask any questions about baby safety. Remember to always put your baby “back to sleep” in a safe crib without large blankets or stuffed animals.
- Be sure to ask any other questions you have.
- At this appointment your doctor will ask you about routines you and your baby have. This would include times for bathing, feeding, sleeping, and playing.
- The doctor may ask you how you are recovering.
- Additionally, talk about any other concerns you have.
2 Month Visit:
- Your doctor will ask you about feeding your baby and will emphasize breast feeding or iron fortified formula.
- Sleep safety and home safety may also be addressed.
- As always, ask any additional questions you have.
4
Month Visit:
6 Month Visit:
- Doctor will ask about feeding, safety, playtime, and teething.
- Ask for anything else you need.
6 Month Visit:
- This is a big mark! Your doctor may talk to you about introducing solid foods into your baby’s diet. Introduce new foods one at a time. Babies will be growing teeth.
- Also your doctor will emphasize playing with your baby. Read to them, talk to them, play games, and give them toys that promote learning.
- Don’t forget any other questions you have.
9
Month Visit:
12 Month Visit:
- You’ve gotten to the point where you can start disciplining your baby. Only use no when your baby is going to hurt himself.
- Emphasis will continue on eating solid foods and playtime.
- Ask your doctor any other questions.
12 Month Visit:
- Your doctor will continue to give you tips for teaching your child rules. Your doctor may emphasize to work hard to establish routines, especially a bedtime routine.
- Your doctor may also recommend a dentist for your child and go over other teeth care needs.
- Ask any additional questions at your visit.
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15
Month Visit:
18 Month Visit:
24 Month Visit:
- At 15 months, your doctor will bring up your child’s speech and feelings. Car seat safety and how to deal with temper tantrums and disciplining will also most likely be cover.
- Ask other questions at this time.
18 Month Visit:
- Your doctor will start to suggest playgroups and toilet training procedures. Additionally they will continue to ask about talking, setting limits, and using timeouts.
- Remember to ask your doctor any other questions.
24 Month Visit:
- At your child’s two year mark, your doctor will discuss your talking child, to encourage playtime and limit TV time, safety as well as toilet training and dealing with your child’s behavior.
- Remember to ask questions.
Resources
*This program was created by University of Utah Health Promotion & Education students as part of a capstone project. This program was not created by medical professionals. The information on the Oh Baby Program blog and videos were designed for educational purposes only. The information is not intended to replace informed medical advice or care. Please consult your family doctor with any questions or concerns you might have about your health or the health of your children. In the event of an emergency dial 911.
