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Two Month Well Child Check

A baby getting the oral RotaTeq rotavirus vaccine at her two month well child check-up.

A baby getting the oral RotaTeq rotavirus vaccine at her two month well child check-up.

Photo © Vincent Iannelli, MD
You will be making frequent visits to your pediatrician during the first year of your child's life to closely monitor his growth and development. These typically include visits at two, four, six, nine, and twelve months.

To get the most of these visits, write down any questions you may have for your pediatrician before the visit so that you don't forget them. This Infant Well Child Checklist can also help you prepare for your baby's checkups.

At the two-month checkup, you can expect:

  • A complete physical exam with special attention to your baby's hips to check for developmental hip dysplasia.
  • An examination of your infant's growth and development.
  • A review of feeding and sleep schedules.
  • Measurement of his height, weight and head circumference.
  • Counseling for injury prevention.
  • Immunizations: DTaP, HepB, Hib, IPV, Prevnar, RotaTeq.
The next check up with your pediatrician will be when your infant is four months old.

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