Why and when to schedule your baby’s visit to the pediatrician?
Regular checkups with the pediatrician can help you evaluate your newborn’s health, track their growth and development, and treat serious issues timely. These new born baby checkups start from the first-week post-delivery and then at a regular interval on first weekly and later monthly basis for the first year. Confused what do the doctors check, here are the major areas doctors focus on during newborn baby checkup: Measurements The weight, length, and head circumference are measured to monitor the growth and development of the baby. The dimensions are then compared with the ideal growth measures to ensure the baby is growing well. Physical examination After the measurements, the doctor is keen to understand the physical signs or concerns if any: 1. Examining Head As the baby grows the skull bones with gaps fill through the bone formation. A baby of 2 to 3 months old should have smaller gaps filled in the back of the head. At the same time, an 18months old should have larger spots fil