Infant Checkups & Medical Information
When it comes to your child's health, reliable care is of the utmost importance. Finding the right pediatrician can be difficult. That's where we come in. At Preferred Pediatrics, we offer compassionate care for children from birth to 21 years of age.
Well Baby Visit Schedule:
Birth
1-Week
1-Month
2-Months
4-Months
6-Months
9-Months
12-Months
15-Months
18-Months
2-Years
2.5-Years
3-Years (*Children should receive well visits annually after the 3-year mark)
What to Expect at a Well Visit
During your baby's well visit, we'll take body measurements, including weight, length, head circumference, and BMI. We also check temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, and blood pressure. A well visit also includes:
• Development Discussion
• Diet Discussion
• Physical Exam
• Safety Precautions
• Health Education & Guidance
• Immunizations
• Lab Tests
• Parental Concerns
• Reach Out & Read Program (6 Months to 5 Years)
Immunization Schedules
Vaccinations are an important part of your child's care plan. For more information about which immunizations our patients receive, please view our immunization schedule from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Additional Resources: Here to Help
• No question is too big or too small when it comes to parenting: (1800ChildrenKS.org)
• Behavorial/Developmental Resources: (Johnson County Mental Health Center)
• Emergency Assistance: (Kansas Department for Children and Families)
• Poison Control (Kansas Poison Center)
• Pain relieving and fever reducing dosing instructions (Motrin - Ibuprofin)
• Pain relieving and fever reducing dosing instructions (Tylenol - Acetaminophen)
• Car seat safety and advice (CarSeat.org)
• Guns in the home: How to keep kids safe (HealthyChildren.org)
• News and resources dedicated to the health of all children (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Health and safety resources (Children's Mercy Hospital)
• Promote and protect the health and environment for all who live, work and play in our community (Johnson County Dept of Health)