Visits Newborn to 2

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These routine visits are essential for monitoring your child's growth, development, and overall well-being during the first two years of life. They provide an opportunity to address your concerns and ensure that your child is meeting important developmental milestones. Here's what to expect during these visits:

1. Newborn Visit This initial visit is crucial for establishing the foundation of care for your child. It typically occurs within the first few days after birth. The primary focus is on feeding, sleeping, and diaper changes. Parents can ask questions and discuss any concerns they may have.
2. 2-Week-Old Visit By the time of this visit, you may have noticed improvements in feeding and your baby's sleep patterns. The healthcare provider will assess your baby's weight gain, and you can expect a discussion about any issues or questions you have related to infant care.
3. 1-Month-Old Visit Around this time, your baby may start to show signs of increased alertness, cooing, and basic tracking with their eyes. This visit provides an opportunity to discuss various aspects of infant care, including potential issues like colic, milk protein sensitivity, or reflux.
4. 2-Month-Old Visit At this visit, your baby's social development should be more evident, with smiles, cooing, and improved tracking. Healthcare providers will monitor your baby's growth, including weight, length, and head circumference, and begin the immunization process.
5. 4-Month-Old Visit This visit usually includes vaccine boosters and introduces discussions about the introduction of solid foods. As your baby becomes more active, ensure a safe environment as they may start to roll over.
6. 6-Month-Old Visit By six months, your baby may be reaching several developmental milestones, such as sitting with support, babbling, and possibly holding a bottle. This visit includes vaccine boosters and discussions about solid foods.
7. 9-Month-Old Visit With increased mobility, it's important to ensure a safe home environment. Some babies may start pulling to stand and cruising, and other milestones include a modified pincer grasp and separation anxiety. Any necessary vaccine boosters will be given.
8. 12-Month-Old Visit At this visit, your baby may have reached exciting milestones, including clapping, waving, sitting without support, and possibly even taking their first steps. Important discussions include safety, development, and potential vaccine boosters.
9. 15-Month-Old Visit & 18-Month-Old Visit During the second year of life, your toddler may exhibit some reluctance during pediatrician visits. These visits continue to assess your child's development and behavior, and reinforce age-appropriate feeding and sleeping guidelines. Discussions on disciplining techniques and vaccine boosters will also occur.
10. 24-Month-Old Visit (the 2-Year-Old Check) The 2-year-old check is an opportunity to evaluate your child's overall development. Children have a wide range of development, so this visit assesses where your child stands. It includes growth chart reviews, Hepatitis A vaccine administration, a lead test, and another Visual Evoked Potential (VEP) test.

These routine visits are important for ensuring your child's health and well-being during their early years and providing guidance for both parents and caregivers. Please feel free to ask questions and discuss any concerns you may have during these visits.