Well-baby checkups are crucial for monitoring your baby's health and development during the first years of life. These regular visits allow your pediatrician to ensure your baby is growing properly, meeting developmental milestones, and staying up to date with vaccinations. You want to make sure that you’re prepared for each visit and that you have an understanding of what you can expect. Dr. Samuel Puckett and Dr. Jennifer Sauceman at Newport Pediatrics in Newport, TN, can explain what well-baby visits are and what you can expect at each visit.

What To Expect at Well-Baby Checkups

What you can expect at each checkup will change as your baby gets older. It’s important to have an understanding of what may happen during a well-baby checkup with your pediatrician in Newport, TN. When you’re prepared, you can also have questions you may want to ask your pediatrician.

At the first checkup, your pediatrician will perform a thorough physical exam, checking your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference. You can discuss feeding patterns, and sleep schedules, and voice any initial concerns you might have. Your pediatrician will also check for signs of jaundice and guide you on newborn care.

At 1 month, your pediatrician will continue tracking growth and development, ensuring your baby is gaining weight appropriately. They will observe your baby’s early developmental milestones such as eye contact and responding to sounds. If your baby hasn’t received their hepatitis B vaccine, it will be administered.

Over the next few months, your pediatrician will continue measuring and charting your baby’s growth and development. They’ll discuss things like tummy time, eating solid foods, and social skills. Vaccinations will be given on schedule, and you can continue to ask any questions you may have.

Contact Our Pediatrician Today

Make sure you know what to expect at checkups. Contact Dr. Samuel Puckett and Dr. Jennifer Sauceman at Newport Pediatrics in Newport, TN, to learn more about well-baby checkups and what you can expect. Call for more information and to schedule your appointment today at (423) 623-0653.