Visits to the pediatrician's office are important even when your child is well. Your child benefits from "well child" visits in many ways including the following:
Immunizations
Vaccinations prevent illness, and it is important that your child receive vaccines at the recommended immunizations schedule.
Screenings
Well child visits include a variety of screenings including the following at appropriate intervals.
- Vision
- Hearing
- Cholesterol
- Iron Deficiency
- Autism
- Depression
- Dental Care
Track Growth & Development
Dr. Ali will weigh and measure your child as appropriate during each visit, and you can discuss developmental milestones, learning, and social behaviors.
Ask Questions
Your visit with Dr. Ali is a time you can ask questions about nutrition, behavior, sleep, and safety at home & school. We recommend making a written list of your top 5 concerns to your visit.
Develop a Relationship
Well visits are an opportunity for you, your child, and your pediatrician to develop trusting relationships. The American Academy of Pediatricians recommends well-child visits to develop a team approach to your child's care. This team approach helps develop optimal physical, mental and social health of your child.
Schedule of Visits
- The first week visit (3 to 5 days old)
- 1 month old
- 2 months old
- 4 months old
- 6 months old
- 9 months old
- 12 months old
- 15 months old
- 18 months old
- 2 years old (24 months)
- 2 1/2 years old (30 months)
- 3 years old
- once each year until 21 years old
