Learn why you should count on each of your baby’s checkups to help give your baby a healthy start
Your baby’s first checkup happens in the hospital shortly after birth.
Additionally, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
recommends you take your baby to the doctor for
10 checkups during their first 2 years.
The Baby Checkups Guide
The Baby Checkups Guide is a guide that is designed to help you learn about each checkup, from birth to age 2.
Download your guide here, available in multiple languages:
The doctor or healthcare professional may:
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DID YOU KNOW?
Babies who miss more than half of their checkups may have up to 2x the risk of being hospitalized than babies who attended most scheduled visits.
KEEP YOUR
BABY ON
SCHEDULE
WITH CHECKUPS
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KEEP YOUR
BABY ON
TRACK WITH
VACCINATIONS
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At each checkup, the doctor should give your baby a complete body exam and alert you to any problems they might detect.
The doctor should also perform additional age-specific physical assessments to check to see if your baby is meeting the developmental milestones for their age group.
Get a detailed explanation of each checkup.
The WHAT TO EXPECT: Guide to Well-Baby Visits and Immunizations offers a thorough description to help you prepare for your baby’s checkups.
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BABY’S FIRST CRAWL!
At each checkup, the doctor may evaluate your baby’s developmental milestones, the behaviors and physical skills. The doctor tracks these expected behaviors and skills appropriate for your baby’s age to check to see if there are any delays or may suggest areas for concern. If there are, the doctor should suggest early intervention strategies.
When evaluating a developmental milestone, the doctor:
Each baby is different and may achieve milestones at a different pace.
Find more information on how to help give your baby a healthy start.
Learn more about your baby’s milestones during their first two years, and get tips on feeding, sleeping, and other healthy habits
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The CDC-recommended dosing schedule below helps protect children against 14 childhood diseases by the age of 2. The doctor or healthcare professional should administer CDC-recommended vaccinations. These vaccinations are typically given at the end of your baby’s checkup. To get your own copy of the schedule, visit CDC.gov, your online source for credible health information and the official website of the CDC, or download your schedule here, available in multiple languages:
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Learn why childhood vaccines matter.
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You may not realize it, but in those first exciting and busy moments in the hospital after your baby is born, he or she receives their first checkup, which includes a physical exam and vaccinations, as well as some additional items listed below. This is not a complete list, and some details may depend on your baby's development.
At this checkup:
At the next checkup:
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2TO5
Now that you’ve been home with your baby for a few days, you probably have questions. Your baby’s checkups are the perfect time to discuss topics like sleep and eating habits or any health concerns you may have for you or your baby.
At your baby's second checkup, here's some of what you might expect, depending on your baby's development.
At this checkup:
At the next checkup:
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Getting on the right schedule for your baby is a learning process, because every baby is different. If you’re a first-time mom, you might just be getting the hang of things, and you may have questions about your baby’s health. Your baby’s 1-month checkup is your chance to share what’s been on your mind.
This is not a complete list and some details may vary, depending on your baby’s development.
At this checkup:
At the next checkup:
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Taking care of your new baby can be exhausting and often quite challenging. But each smile makes it worth it. Wondering what you can expect at your baby’s 2-month checkup? Here’s a quick look at what you might expect, depending on your baby’s development and the doctor’s discretion.
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At this checkup:
At the next checkup:
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Now that your baby is a few months older, you may be settling into a routine for feeding, sleeping, and playing. You and your baby may be celebrating moments and milestones like rolling over, reaching, grabbing, and giggles. These milestones matter and may vary, depending on your baby’s development. So it's important to check in with their doctor to track your baby's development.
Here’s what you might expect at your baby’s 4-month checkup.
At this checkup:
At the next checkup:
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Now that your baby is 6 months old, there will be a lot to check on and check in with your baby’s doctor about. What’s in store for this essential checkup? See below for more details. Keep in mind, this is not a complete list and some details may depend on your child’s development.
At this checkup:
At the next checkup:
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By 9 months, your baby might be picking up a new skill each day. At the 9-month checkup, there are no vaccinations, unless your baby needs to catch up on a previously missed dose. But you can still count on the doctor tracking your baby’s growth and development, including some of the ones listed below (not a comprehensive list).
At this checkup:
At the next checkup:
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The 12-month checkup is a big milestone appointment. At this checkup you might expect the doctor to assess your baby’s growth and development as they transition into toddlerhood. Your baby may be taking their first steps or even starting to say a word or two.
This is not a complete list and may vary depending on your baby’s individual development.
At this checkup:
At the next checkup:
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Your toddler may be achieving a number of impressive milestones. This checkup is a great opportunity to ask the doctor all of your toddler-related questions, including how to deal with tantrums and discipline.
Here’s what you might expect at your baby’s 15-month checkup. This is not a complete list, and some details may depend on your child’s development.
At this checkup:
At the next checkup:
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Now that your little one is 18 months old, they may be busy putting new skills to use, like taking on the stairs or talking up a storm. The word “no” may also have found a familiar place in your home. There’s lots to cover at this month’s checkup. See below for more details, which may vary depending on your baby’s development. (Not a complete list).
The information below is not a complete list and you should speak with your baby’s doctor for additional information.
At this checkup:
At the next checkup:
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Your 2-year-old may be showing signs that they’re ready for the potty. Is it time to ditch the diapers? You can ask the doctor at this checkup. Here’s some of what you can expect from their 24-month checkup, depending on your baby’s development.
At this checkup:
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