Toddler Health Check-ups

Pregnancy Health Check-Ups

Explore everything you need to know about the appropriate time to visit the pediatric and when to do so. Click here to learn more!

headphones

PLAYING: Pregnancy Health Check-Ups

2 min read

How often should my toddler see the doctor?

Outside of visits to the doctor for an illness, most toddlers tend to have regular checkups, also known as well-patient exams, at 1 year, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years, and 3 years of age. However, normal practice in your country may vary so check with your health care professional to see what he or she advises.

If my child is healthy, does he really need to go for checkups?

Keeping to the schedule of checkups is important even if your child appears to be well. These visits provide an opportunity for the doctor to monitor whether your child is growing properly and a chance for you to discuss any concerns that you may have about your child's development.

What usually happens at a routine health checkup?

Practices may vary slightly in your doctor's office, but a routine exam typically includes

  • Measurement of weight, height, and head circumference
  • Evaluation of vision and hearing
  • Assessment of physical and mental development. The doctor will both examine your child and ask you questions.
  • Discussion about behavior, eating habits, general health
  • Discussion about what to expect as your child develops over the coming months
  • Discussion of any questions or concerns that you might have
  • Immunizations
  • Possibly a blood, urine, or other test
Step by Step: Teaching her to use the stairs

Step by Step Teaching her to use the stairs

It may sound like something completely crazy, but teaching your toddler to go up and down stairs may be the best way to keep her safe and sound.

No! Dealing with your babys first word

No! Dealing with your babys first word

Right about the time your baby starts becoming a toddler, she will start having a favorite word, and it’s very likely to be “No”.

Getting Your Toddler To Follow Directions

Getting Your Toddler To Follow Directions

When your toddler turns 18 months, his thinking skills begin to change drastically.

Speeding Things Up: Managing a running toddler

Speeding Things Up: Managing a running toddler

Your toddler will start running sometime between 18 and 24 months, but every child develops at his own pace.

Surviving Teething

Surviving Teething

It can sometimes be heartbreaking to see your little toddler going teething and, unfortunately, it’s a whole new level of pain when the big molars start growing, around the time he gets to be 13 months.

Why is my preschooler not getting the proper nutrients?

Why is my preschooler not getting the proper nutrients?

  Meeting a young child’s nutrient requirements can seem like a real battle at times.

Walking through more stable years

Walking through more stable years

Once your baby turns into a toddler, it’s a whole new, very mobile, world.