| Age |
What to Expect at Check-Ups |
Topics to Discuss |
| 2-3 days |
Weight measurement, check for jaundice |
Feeding, firm mattress, sleeping position |
| 2 weeks |
Start growth chart (weight, length, head circumference), temperature |
Car seat, nonsmoking home, CPR, cord and circumcision care, sleeping position |
| 2 months |
Growth chart, temperature |
Feeding: no solids |
| 4 months |
Growth chart, temperature, health risk screen (lead, cholesterol, sickle cell) |
Teething, start solid foods, safety |
| 6 months |
Growth chart, temperature |
Car seat changes, diet progression, use of sunscreen, fluoride, insect repellent, safety-proof house, poison control:
1-800-222-1222 |
| 9 months |
Growth chart, temperature, screen for lead, test for anemia |
Car seat safety, sleeping through night, lower crib mattress, CPR |
| 12 months |
Growth chart, temperature |
Wean from bottle, safety-proof house, flouride |
| 15 months |
Growth chart, temperature |
Lock doors or use gates |
| 18 months |
Growth chart, temperature |
Discipline/tantrums, toilet training readiness, safe foods (no nuts, popcorn, raw carrots, gum, raisins, hard candy) |
| 2 years |
Growth chart, temperature, health risks screen |
Toilet training, discipline, sleep, no peanuts |
| 3&4 years |
Growth chart, temperature, urinalysis, anemia test at age 4 or 5, screen for lead exposure |
Dental care, car seat or booster seat, speech progress, diet |
| 5 years |
Growth chart, temperature, urinalysis, vision, blood pressure, hearing screening, body mass index (BMI) |
Seat belt or booster seat, bike helmet, safety with chores, kindergarten readiness |
| 6-11 years |
Growth chart; screen for anemia, cholesterol, sickle cell as needed; urinalysis, blood pressure, vision, BMI |
Discipline, school performance, family relationships, physical development as needed |
| 12-18 years |
Same as 6 -11; teach testicular self-exam; pap and pelvic exam and STD screening if sexually active |
School performance, family relationships, friends, discipline, tobacco and substance abuse, diet/dieting, sexual activity, birth control |
