One of the most important members of your fist year caravan is your pediatrician. If possible, its best to stick with the same practice-if not the same doctor-for all visits, but if you need to make a change be sure to bring along all your child's medical records to better help your new care provider treat your infant. To make sure your baby's first 365 days are healthy ones, I can't stress how important it is to go to every single recommended well-child checkup during the first year. Most practices recommend visits at 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months. It's also wise to keep your child up-to-date with his immunizations. Regular checkups give your doctor the chance to check out your baby and make sure he's growing and developing normally and they also give you a chance to to talk to a professional about any concerns you might have. Most moms have at least a few during the first year. Whether you have questions about diaper rash, teething, or verbal development - or if you just need help dealing with a picky eater - your pediatrician is and invaluable resource.
No comments:
Post a Comment