“It helps to do supervised tummy time,” says Dr. The safest way for babies to sleep is on their back, which can sometimes lead to a little head-flattening. Nicklas, “and I’m pleased to see you.” They’re also moving their arms and legs a lot, which helps the brain activate pathways of muscle control. Social smiles! “I recognize you, mom or dad,” says Dr. Doctor visit 3: 2 months old What your baby is up to: Worried about baby being cold? Try a sleep sack, which covers their body like a blanket, but won’t accidentally get bunched around their head. A bassinet is great next to the parents’ bed, but more important is what’s in it (or rather, what’s not): no pillows, no blankets, no stuffed animals - nothing but a tight-fitting sheet. A word to the wise:īabies will spend more time asleep than awake for pretty much their whole first year, so safe sleep is crucial. They also are still circulating mom’s hormones for about their first week, so pediatricians repeat some screeners at two weeks just to make sure they’re accurate.
What your pediatrician is looking for:Īll newborns get a bunch of tests on the day they’re born. Not much has changed, but at 2 weeks, babies should be a little more alert and stay awake for a bit longer. Or maybe there are some close-by relatives or friends that can give mom or dad a break so they can take a shower or go for a walk.” Doctor visit 2: 2 weeks old What your baby is up to: “Maybe mom gets a breast pump so dad can feed in the middle of the night. “The biggest thing is establishing feeding in such a way that the parents can maintain their sanity,” says Dr. “We expect some weight loss, but hopefully not too much.” He’ll also check for heart murmurs and jaundice, which is relatively harmless and normal in small amounts, but can sometimes be a sign of other problems. “We’re looking first and foremost at how the baby’s feeding, peeing and pooping,” says Dr. The rest is reflex: sucking, gripping and lots of sleeping - about 18 or 20 hours a day.
Doctor Visit 1: 2 days old What your baby is up to:Īlready, babies can look up at faces and turn their heads in the direction of noise, especially a parent’s voice. Nicklas breaks down your baby’s first year, visit by visit. “Their needs change a lot, and we want to be able to monitor that closely, so we can help get them set up for a healthy childhood.” “So many things happen in that first year,” says Dan Nicklas, MD, a pediatrician at Children’s Colorado’s primary care-focused Child Health Clinic. As long as they’re healthy, they’ll see more of their doctor that first year than they will at any other point during their childhood. Seven of them, to be exact, all within the first year of life. You can use our National Doctor and Hospital Finder tool to find a Preferred provider in your neighborhood.Babies need a lot of doctor visits. Having a doctor nearby can make keeping your child up to date on their preventive care a breeze. Remember that routine vaccinations and preventive care visits come at no cost when visiting Preferred providers. Talk with your child’s doctor about when their next well-child visit should be and what vaccinations they're due for. Your child’s first well-child visit should happen when they’re three to five days old and continue until they’re 17 years old. Click here to see the recommended vaccines for children. Vaccinations are strongly recommended by physicians and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). To reduce the risk of death in children.
After years of study, vaccines are proven: Well-child visits are also a chance for your child to receive important routine vaccinations that protect their health. It’s also the perfect opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your child’s development, like how much sleep they need and when they’ll start to talk. During a well-child visit, your child’s doctor tracks their growth and asks about their behavior. These visits are called ‘well-child visits,’ and they come at no cost for Service Benefit Plan members when visiting Preferred providers. You might think you only need to take your child to the doctor when they’re feeling under the weather, but taking them to the doctor even when they’re healthy helps ensure they are growing up big and strong, too. That involves things like sparking their curiosity, reading them bedtime stories and begging them to eat more broccoli. Parents know: a healthy childhood helps put children on the right track for the rest of their lives.
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