Checking in to keep your child healthy

Your child’s regular check-ups will start just after your baby is born. We follow guidance from The American Academy of Pediatrics with a schedule of visits, screenings and immunizations to ensure your child stays healthy.

The purpose of these well-child visits is to focus on developmental milestones. These include, physical exams, any relevant screenings for your child’s age, immunizations, and general advice for now and the future.

Each visit will include:

• Age appropriate screening questions (relating to lead exposure, tuberculosis risk, and fluoride)
• A full physical examination
• Developmental screening
• Immunizations, as needed
• Growth and development measurements
• Health and safety discussions
• Nutrition and physical fitness discussions
• Guidance and answering your questions

Your child's first visit is typically at two weeks old with regular check-ups and immunizations during their first year. See below for the recommended well-child check-up schedule:

• Within 1-2 days after leaving the hospital at birth
• 2 weeks
• 2 months
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 12 months
• 15 months
• 18 months
• 24 months
• Annually between the ages of 3 and 18 years

Well-child and preventive visits are now covered by almost all insurance plans as part of the Affordable Care Act. So don’t wait, talk to your pediatrician today.