Well Child Visits

Did you know regular well child visits are one of the most important things you can do to keep your child healthy? Well child visits also provide you with the opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about your child’s health.

Your child should have a well child visit at the intervals listed below. We recommend scheduling your child's well visit 2 months in advance to assure you schedule an appointment with your child's primary care provider on the date that best fits your needs. Well child visits for established patients may be scheduled online through the patient portal, or you may contact our office to schedule. New patients must contact the office to schedule a visit.

If during the well-child visit, there are any abnormal symptoms, diagnoses, medication refills or an additional examination due to an acute illness or chronic condition, the physician is required to document these items in your child's medical record with additional codes that may result in an Office Visit charge in addition to your wellness exam. In those cases, your insurance may require you to pay the contracted co-pay, deductible, or co-insurance based upon the specifics of your individual plan benefits.

3-5 Days

2 Week Visit

The 2 Week Visit (sooner if you have concerns!) is a time to talk about how your family is acclimating to the newest addition. Feeding, bowel habits and sleeping are common topics. If you are breastfeeding, you will have the opportunity to meet with one of our Lactation Consultants for personalized breastfeeding assistance. Babies usually lose weight right after birth.

By 2 weeks of age, your baby will likely have regained his or her birth weight. Please remember that it is important to always put your baby to sleep on his or her back in a flat, firm and separate sleep space to reduce the risk of SIDS. As always, we are here to answer questions and offer anticipatory guidance.

1 Month Visit

2 Month Visit

Many babies seem more fussy or colicky at this age. Be patient. Colicky babies eventually outgrow their crying phase. Keeping your baby safe is the most important thing you can do. Even if you feel frustrated, handle your baby gently and reach out for help to friends, relatives or your pediatrician if the crying is getting to be too much. If you need a break and no one is available to help you, place your baby on his/her back gently in a safe space, such as a crib or bassinet and take a few minutes to calm down.

4 Month Visit

6 Month Visit

9 Month Visit

1 Year Visit

At this age, your baby can transition from breast milk or formula to cow’s milk. However, it is healthy to continue breast milk, if that is what you prefer, for your baby. Your baby will be able to eat many of the foods you eat, but be careful to avoid small, hard foods that can cause choking.

It is time to wean your child from the bottle and offer all liquids in a sippy cup. It is much easier to wean your child now than if you wait until they are older. Avoid cavities and additional tears and make the change now!

Your baby will be outgrowing the infant carrier car seat. Continue to have your baby in a rear facing car seat until age 2.