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Checkup Checklist: 1 Month Old Can you believe your baby is already one month old? In addition to checking on your baby’s developmental milestones, your pediatrician will also address what may feel like a million issues and questions. The list below are just some of the topics you may talk about at this visit. Get the most out of your time with your pediatrician and make a list of your questions ahead of time. ✅ Immunizations Your baby may receive a second dose of the Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine at either the one-month or two-month checkup. ✅ Screenings This is a great time to talk with your pediatrician about how things are going at home with your new baby. They may ask about how well baby is eating, if you have enough food, and feel safe and comfortable. Your pediatrician might also ask how you are feeling. If you are […]

KidsHealth / Parents / Your Child’s Checkup: 3 to 5 Days What to Expect During This Visit The doctor and/or nurse will probably: Check your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on a growth chart. Ask questions, address any concerns, and offer advice about how your baby is: Feeding. Newborns should be fed whenever they seem hungry. Breastfed infants eat about every 1–3 hours, and formula-fed infants eat about every 2–4 hours. Your doctor or nurse can watch as you breastfeed and offer help with any problems. Burp your baby midway through a feeding and again at the end. Peeing and pooping. Newborns should have about 6 wet diapers a day. The number of poopy diapers varies, but most newborns have 3 or 4 soft bowel movements a day. Tell your doctor if you have any concerns about your newborn’s bowel movements. Sleeping. A newborn may […]

Well-baby Visits Myths and Facts about Baby Immunization

Vaccines: Myths and Facts Immunization is one of the most important ways to keep your child healthy. Vaccines are very safe. There are rarely reasons to not get vaccinated. Below are some common myths and facts about vaccines. MYTH: Most diseases for which vaccines are given are not serious. FACT: All of the diseases that children are vaccinated against are serious. They can all cause serious illness, complications and death, even with the best medical care. Many of these diseases also have no cure. Measles outbreaks still happen. Complications occur in about 10% of cases. For every 1,000 cases of measles, 1 or 2 of those people will die. Pertussis (“whooping cough”) kills between 1 and 4 babies in Canada every year. About 1 in 400 babies who survive pertussis has permanent brain damage. Tetanus kills 10% or more of its victims. MYTH: My child doesn’t need vaccines because no […]