Checkups
The well-visit schedule Well visits, sometimes called checkups, are how we keep your child healthy between the days they feel sick. Each one pairs a growth and development check with the immunizations recommended for that age. Here is the schedule we follow, based on national guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Newborn well visits Age What this visit covers Newborn First weight check, feeding support, and a review of the newborn and hearing screens. 1 month Growth and feeding, safe sleep, and the questions of early parenthood.
Infant well visits Age What this visit covers 2 months Development check and the first round of routine immunizations. 4 months Rolling and reaching, growth, and the next set of immunizations. 6 months Starting solids, teething, and a growth and development review. 9 months Crawling and first sounds, a development screen, and home safety.
Toddler well visits Age What this visit covers 12 months The first-birthday check, growth, and immunizations for the year ahead. 15 months Walking, early words, and a look at eating and sleep routines. 18 months A development and language screen, plus growth and nutrition. 2 years Growth, autism screening, and guidance on behavior and toilet learning. 2.5 years Language, social play, and a check on eating and sleep habits. 3 years Preschool readiness, first vision and hearing checks, and growth.
School-age well visits Age What this visit covers 4 years Pre-kindergarten check, vision and hearing, and school-entry immunizations. 5 years Kindergarten readiness, growth, and a full development review. 6 to 10 years A yearly visit for growth, learning, activity, and well-being.
Teen well visits Age What this visit covers 11 to 12 years Puberty, adolescent immunizations, and a confidential health check. 13 to 18 years A yearly visit covering mood, growth, sports, and healthy choices.
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