There are several schedules for routine well baby visits. The two primary accepted schedules are given below, a full schedule and an abbreviated schedule. Both are satisfactory in terms of well-baby care. Other variations also exist. Each year after that throughout childhood Of course, visits and phone calls to a health care provider should be made anytime a baby seems ill or anytime the parent is concerned about a baby's health or development.
Special attention is paid to whether the infant has met the normal developmental milestones.
The height, weight and head circumference is recorded on a graph, which the physician keeps with the infant's chart. You may want to note the results of the well-baby examination in the baby's medical record. You also can keep your own graphs of the height, weight, and head circumference. The well-baby examination is an ideal time to discuss concerns or questions with your health care provider. This may include special questions you have about immunizations, nutrition, growth and development, accident prevention and family related concerns.