Well Child Visit Schedule

Southside Pediatrics Wellness Visit Schedule

Preventive Care Helps Your Child Grow Healthy

Did you know that regular checkups are one of the best ways to keep your child healthy? These visits are also a good time to ask questions or talk about anything you’re worried about.

Your child should come in for checkups at certain times. We suggest calling our office about 2 months early to book an appointment with your child’s doctor on a day that works best for you.

From the first few days home after delivering your baby and throughout their entire school years, we’ll measure, chart, and plan your child’s health.

Visit Schedule

Welcome, baby! It’s time for your baby’s very first doctor visit. This happens 1–2 days after you leave the hospital.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check your baby’s weight
  • Look for signs of jaundice (yellow skin)
  • Talk about how your baby is feeding
  • Answer any questions you have

Your baby may get their first Hepatitis B shot if it wasn’t given at the hospital.
We’ll also check the newborn blood test from the hospital.

By now, you’re getting to know your baby better! We’ll talk about feeding, sleeping, and how your family is adjusting.
At this visit, we will:

  • Measure your baby’s weight, length, and head size
  • Make sure your baby is back to their birth weight
  • Talk about safe sleep (always place baby on their back)
  • If you’re breastfeeding, we’ll remind you to give vitamin D drops
  • Do another blood test if needed

No shots at this visit.

You’re getting into a routine! Some babies start to smile around this age, which is exciting.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check your baby’s growth
  • Talk about feeding, sleep, and any concerns

Your baby may get a Hepatitis B shot if it wasn’t given earlier.
We may also do the newborn blood test if it wasn’t done at the 2-week visit.

Babies cry more at this age, but it will get better. If you feel overwhelmed, it’s okay to ask for help or take a break. At this visit, we will:

  • Check your baby’s growth
  • Give the first big group of vaccines to keep your baby healthy
  • Check on how you’re doing, too, with a quick parent check-in

Vaccines: DTaP, HIB, IPV, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Hep B
We’ll also check for signs of postpartum depression in parents.

Your baby is getting stronger and may be rolling or babbling more.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check growth
  • Give vaccines
  • Talk about when to start baby food

Vaccines: DTaP, HIB, IPV, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus

Your baby might be sitting up now! It’s time to baby-proof the house.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check growth
  • Give vaccines
  • Talk about giving water with fluoride to help teeth grow strong

Vaccines: DTaP, HIB, IPV, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Flu shot (if it’s flu season)

Your child is becoming more responsible and may enjoy reading and helping more around the house.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check your child’s height, weight, and growth
  • Talk about school and learning
  • Go over healthy eating and staying active
  • Talk about staying safe
    Immunizations: Flu shot (if it’s flu season)
    Tests: Vision check, cholesterol test (between ages 9–11)

Your child still needs an adult nearby when you’re not home. Eating meals together and watching shows with them are great times to talk.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check height, weight, growth, and blood pressure
  • Check vision and hearing
  • Talk about school, friends, sleep, and after-school activities
  • Talk about puberty and body changes
  • Go over healthy eating and exercise
    Immunizations: Flu shot (if it’s flu season)
    Tests: Vision check, cholesterol test (between ages 9–11)

Your child may be starting middle school and joining new groups. This is a good time to talk about making healthy choices.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check height, weight, and growth
  • Give needed shots
  • Talk about school, puberty, eating right, and exercise
  • Talk about staying away from tobacco, alcohol, and drugs
    Immunizations: Tdap, MCV, HPV (start of 2-shot series)
    Tests: Vision check, anemia, and cholesterol check

Middle school is a time of change. Your child may be ready to take on more chores and personal care.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check height, weight, and growth
  • Check vision
  • Talk about school, puberty, eating, and exercise
  • Go over sports safety (if your child plays sports)
    Immunizations: HPV (if not finished), Flu shot (if it’s flu season)
    Tests: Vision check, anemia

Friends are more important now, but your teen still needs your support. We’ll talk with them alone for part of the visit.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check height, weight, and growth
  • Talk about school, body changes, and healthy habits
  • Go over sports safety (if needed)
    Immunizations: Flu shot (if it’s flu season)
    Tests: Vision check, anemia, and depression screening

Your teen may be joining new clubs or activities. Keep talking with them about online safety and healthy choices.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check height, weight, and growth
  • Talk about school, eating right, and exercise
  • Go over sports safety (if needed)
    We’ll talk with your teen alone for part of the visit.
    Immunizations: Flu shot (if it’s flu season)
    Tests: Vision check, anemia, and depression screening

Your teen may be starting high school. It’s normal for them to spend more time with friends, but they still need you.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check height, weight, and growth
  • Talk about school and healthy habits
  • Go over sports safety (if needed)
  • Do any screening tests your teen may need
    We’ll talk with your teen alone for part of the visit.
    Immunizations: Flu shot (if it’s flu season)
    Tests: Vision, anemia, and depression screening

Your teen is growing into a young adult. Keep talking with them and give them room to learn from mistakes.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check height, weight, growth, and blood pressure
  • Talk about school, friends, dating, sleep, and body image
  • Go over sports safety (if needed)
  • Talk about staying healthy and making safe choices
  • Do any screening tests they may need
    We’ll talk with your teen alone for part of the visit.
    Immunizations: MCV4, Flu shot (if it’s flu season)
    Tests: Vision, hearing, and depression screening

Your teen is almost an adult! Keep offering love and support as they prepare for life after high school.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check height, weight, and growth
  • Talk about school, health, and future plans
  • Go over sports safety (if needed)
  • Talk about making safe choices and healthy relationships
  • Do any needed screening tests
    We’ll talk with your teen alone for part of the visit.
    Immunizations: MenB, Flu shot (if it’s flu season)
    Tests: Vision, anemia, and depression screening

Your child is becoming an adult! They’ll make more decisions on their own, but still need your support.
At this visit, we will:

  • Check height, weight, and growth
  • Talk about future plans, safety, and healthy choices
  • Complete any needed college or job forms
  • Give any needed shots
  • Help your child start with an adult doctor
    Immunizations: MenB, Flu shot (if it’s flu season)
    Tests: Vision, anemia, cholesterol, and depression screening