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Well-child visits keep your child healthy
Well-child visits are check-ins with the doctor to make sure your child is on track with growth and development. These are different than sick visits but are just as important. As a baby, there will be a lot of visits. Then as your child ages, they will reduce to yearly well-child visits. The provider will:
What happens during well-child visits?
- Complete a physical exam.
- Measure their height and weight.
- Discuss their nutrition and eating habits.
- Review developmental milestones. How they play, learn, speak, act, and move.
- Discuss your vaccine preferences and any needed screenings.
- Depending on your child's age, screenings for vision, hearing, lead, blood pressure, or other health concerns might take place.
- Screenings for conditions like autism are recommended at specific ages.
- Answer any of your questions. They can give you guidance for your child’s health. Including sleep, nutrition, and behavior.
