You child will be making frequent visits to your pediatrician, especially in his first few years.

In addition to giving immunizations, these well child visits are an important way to monitor your child's growth and development. Specific health supervision topics for each visit vary depending on the age and developmental stage of your child.

In general, you can expect the following topics to be covered at each visit:

• Examination of your child's growth and development.
• Review of feeding and sleep schedules.
• Screening height, weight, head circumference and/or blood pressure.
• Counseling for proper discipline, injury prevention, dental health, and a healthy diet.

Remember to write down any questions you may have for your doctor before you child's checkups.

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