Well Child Visits

PKU may be done.  These visits are billed as preventative visits but if you have lactation with these visits your insurance may charge a copay for the lactation part of the visit.

• If breastfeeding, we encourage you to set up an appointment with our Lactation Consultant at the first visit.

Families are usually settling in some by this visit. Feeding, sleeping and bowel habits are sometimes a concern. At this visit we will track your baby's growth and development and answer any questions. Your baby may be starting to smile now and that helps a lot!

Immunizations: 

• None

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination

Helpful Info: 

• Back to Sleep, Tummy to Play

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.

We do a lot at this visit, including:

• Measure your baby’s weight, length and head size and record on a growth curve.
• Provide your baby’s first set of immunizations. Immunizations are safe, effective and keep your child and our community healthy. During this visit, you will be able to discuss any questions you may have about immunizations.
• Screen for post-partum depression.

Immunizations: 

• Pediarix#1 (DTaP, HepB, IPV)
• Prevnar 13
• Rotavirus#1
• HIB#1

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination

Helpful Info: 

• Crying and Your Baby: How to Calm a Fussy or Colicky Baby

Your baby is becoming more active and verbal. Be careful not to leave your baby unattended, especially on a bed, couch or counter. They move faster than you think!

Babies need only breast milk or iron fortified formula for the first 4-6 months of life. We will talk at this appointment about the appropriate time to introduce solid foods and what foods to introduce first.

At this visit we will:

• Measure your baby’s weight, length and head size and record on a growth curve.
• Provide your baby’s immunizations.
• Discuss when to start feeding your baby solid foods.
• Screen for post-partum depression.

Immunizations: 

• Pediarix#1 (DTaP, HepB, IPV)
• Prevnar 13
• Rotavirus#2
• HIB#2

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination

Helpful Info: 

• Starting Solid Foods

Your baby will begin to move more and will be able to sit up independently for short periods of time. Now is the time to start baby-proofing your house - if you haven't already done so. You should move the mattress in your baby's crib down to the lowest level.

At this visit we will:

• Measure your baby’s weight, length and head size and record on a growth curve.
• Provide your baby’s immunizations.
• Discuss the introduction of fluoridated water to encourage the development of strong and healthy teeth. If you have city or rural water,  your water is fluoridated. If you have well water,  you should have your water tested for fluoride before offering it to your baby.
• Screen for post-partum depression.

Immunizations: 

• Pediarix#1 (DTaP, HepB, IPV)
• Prevnar 13
• HIB#3

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination
• Developmental Screenings

Helpful Info: 

• Teething

Your baby may be starting to crawl, pulling to a stand and cruising on furniture. Babies will want to touch everything - this is how they learn. This is a messy time! Have fun and be patient.

At this visit we will:

• Measure your baby’s weight, length and head size and record on a growth curve.
• Discuss your baby's upcoming dental care. Your baby should see a dentist at 1 year of age. You should be brushing your child's teeth with an infant toothbrush and a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste. 

Immunizations: 

• None

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination

Helpful Info: 

• Teething

Must be scheduled on or after 1 yr birthday

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. Most babies need 3 meals, 2-3 snacks per day, and no more than 16-20 ounces of whole cow's milk per day. 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.

At this visit we will:

• Measure your baby’s weight, length, and head size and record on a growth curve.
• Provide your baby’s immunizations.
• Discuss dental health and apply fluoride varnish to your baby’s teeth.
• Screen your baby for vision abnormalities with our ocular photoscreen device.
• Test your baby's hearing with an electronic device called an Oto-Acoustic Emissions Test.

Immunizations: 

• HepA#1
• MMR#1
• Varivax (chicken pox)
• Prevnar 13

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination
• Lead and Hemoglobin Test
• Developmental Screenings

Helpful Info: 

• Playing Is How Toddlers Learn

Your child may be able to climb and run, so be sure to safety proof your home.

Poison control is available 24 hours a day: 1-800-222-1222 - keep this number handy in your cell phone and on your refrigerator.

At this visit we will:

• Measure your baby’s weight, length and head size and record on a growth curve.
• Provide your baby’s immunizations.

Immunizations: 

• HIB#4
• Prevnar 13 (if not given at the 12 months visit)

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination
• Developmental Screenings

Helpful Info: 

• Choking Prevention and First Aid for Infants and Children

Must be scheduled no less than 6 months from the 1 yr visit

At 18 months, your child understands much more than he or she can say in words. Use words to describe your child’s feelings and gestures. Read and sing to your child often. When reading, use simple words to talk about the pictures.

At this visit we will:

• Measure your child’s weight, length and head size and record on a growth curve.
• Provide your baby’s immunizations.
• Discuss dental health and apply fluoride varnish to your baby’s teeth.
• Discuss temper tantrums.

Immunizations: 

• DTaP
• HepA#2

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination
• Developmental Screenings

Helpful Info: 

• Is Your Toddler Communicating With You?

At this age, your 2 year old may go from trying to be independent to clinging to you; this is normal. It is better for toddlers to play than to watch TV. Even having television playing in the background interrupts healthy toddler play - background music is a better choice.

At this visit we will:

• Measure your child’s weight, length, head size and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
• Most of our patients do not have immunizations due at this visit.  Your child may need immunizations if they are behind on their shots.
• Review your child’s development with you using the MCHAT (Autism screening tool) questionnaire.
• Test for lead exposure with a finger prick in the office.
• Screen your baby for vision abnormalities with our ocular photoscreen device.
• Discuss dental health and apply fluoride varnish to your child's teeth.
• Discuss toilet training and time out.

Immunizations: 

• None

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination
• Lead and Hemoglobin Test
• Developmental Screenings

Helpful Info: 

• Playground Safety

Your baby is not really a baby anymore. They are firmly in the toddler years. One moment they seem so big and the next still very small. This is the "do-it-myself time."

At this visit we will:

• Measure your child’s weight, length, head size and record on a growth curve
• Most of our patients do not have immunizations due at this visit.
• Evaluate your child’s development with the ASQ.  Please do the ASQ developmental screening 2-3 days prior to the visit, which is on our website.
• Discuss dental health  (if they have not yet seen a dentist, they should!)
• Discuss healthy meals/snacks, avoid food pouches and no or little juice

Immunizations: 

• None

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination
• Developmental Screenings

Helpful Info: 

• Snacks for Toddlers

Your child will likely be moving into a world of make believe that they create with their imagination. Toys for dress up and make believe are important at this age. Read books, sing songs and play rhyming games with your child each day.

At this visit we will:

• Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
• Most of our patients do not have immunizations due at this visit.  Your child may need immunizations if they are behind on their shots or during flu season.
• Discuss dental health and apply fluoride varnish to your child's teeth.

Immunizations: 

• None

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination
• Developmental Screenings

Helpful Info: 

• Toilet Training

4yr visit must be scheduled on or after the birthday

Four year olds often like to sing, dance and act. They like to tell "tall tales" and make up stories.  Enjoy these fun moments with your little one!  Parents should continue to help with brushing teeth even though your child will want to do it all by themselves.

Vaccines can be given at the four or five year visit at the discretion of the parents and physicians. These vaccines must be given before the child enters kindergarten. Combo vaccines are used at this visit when available which include DTaP/Polio and MMR/Varivax.

At this visit we will:

• Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
• Provide your child's immunizations.
• Discuss dental health and apply fluoride varnish to your child's teeth.

Immunizations: 

• MMR
• DTaP/IPV
• Varivax

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination
• Hearing and Vision Screening
• PPD (Tuberculin Skin Test)

Helpful Info: 

• Encourage Your Child to Be Physically Active

Encourage good learning by helping your child organize a distraction-free time to do homework and ensuring eleven hours of sleep each night. Teach your child what to do if there is a fire and have practice fire drills. There are no scheduled immunizations at this visit unless your child is behind and needs to catch up on immunizations.

At this visit we will:

• Measure your child’s weight, height and body mass index  and record on a growth curve.
• Screen your child's hearing and vision.
• Review your child’s school performance and development.
• Discuss exercise and nutrition.
• Review safety issues.

Immunizations: 

• Flu vaccine (during flu season)
• HPV (at 9yrs and 10yrs visit)

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Screenings, as needed
• Baseline Concussion Testing (strongly recommended)

Your child may be transitioning to middle school at this age. He or she may be participating in more group activities. Expand your conversations about healthy living practices to include tobacco, drug and alcohol avoidance.

At this visit we will:

• Measure your child’s weight, height, and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
• Provide your child’s immunizations.
• Screen your child for anemia and dysipidemia per AAP recommendations.
• Review your child’s school performance and development.
• Discuss exercise and nutrition.
• Discuss puberty changes to expect or that may be starting to occur.

Immunizations: 

• Tdap#1
• Meningitis

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Physical Examination
• Hearing and Vision Screening
• Baseline Concussion Testing (strongly recommended)

Helpful Info: 

• Substance Abuse Prevention

Your child will be in middle school at this age. Continue your conversations about healthy living practices to include tobacco, drug and alcohol avoidance. Your child should be able to assume more responsibility for personal hygiene and chores. There are no scheduled immunizations at this visit unless your child is behind and needs to catch up on immunizations.

At this visit we will:

• Measure your child’s weight, height, and body mass index and record on a growth curve.
• Screen your child's vision.
• Review your child’s school performance and development.
• Complete sports physical forms and discuss sport safety (if your child is participating in sports).
• Discuss exercise and nutrition, particularly in association with increased awareness of body image and diet.
• Discuss puberty changes to expect or that may be starting to occur.

Immunizations:  

• Meningitis booster (16 yrs)
• Men B (16-17 yrs)
• Other shots, as needed

Tests/Screens/Assessments: 

• Lipid/Blood Testing
• Adolescent Depression Screening
• Anxiety Screening
• Baseline Concussion Testing (strongly recommended)
• Other Screenings, as needed