Newborn Care

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Newborn Care

During the first office visit, your doctor will assess your baby in a variety of ways:

Your baby’s well check-ups are planned to coincide with the recommended schedule of immunizations at each visit until 18 months of age. Our office follows the well-child visit schedule as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for newborn, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 24 months, 30 months, 36 months, and once a year thereafter.

It is important for the well-being of your child that these visits be scheduled on time. At each well visit, your child’s development, height, weight, diet, behavior and medical status will be discussed with you. Recommendations and suggestions will be given to you to advise you until the next well visit. At each well visit, from newborn up to 18 years of age, you will receive a handout with health and safety tips appropriate for your child’s age.

Even though immunizations can be given when the child has a mild illness, it is not a good idea to schedule a sick visit and then ask us to do a well check-up. There is not enough time for evaluation of diet, behavior and developmental issues when the main reason for the visit is an illness. If your child has an appointment for a well visit and develops a mild illness without fever, you may keep the appointment so the shots will not be delayed.

For each vaccine your child needs, you will be given an information sheet describing the benefits and any side effects your child might have from any of the shots. Be sure to read it and ask any questions you might have. We encourage you to review these handouts prior to your appointment by checking the Vaccine Schedule sheets under resources on this site.