Because there probably isn’t too much on the schedule at this appointment, it’s a really good opportunity to consult the healthcare provider with any questions you might have and learn more about Baby‘s current and future development.
At the appointment
Unless you’re on a catch-up immunization schedule, there won’t be any vaccines at this appointment. The healthcare provider will log Baby‘s growth and development, and now their record spans an entire two years!
In this appointment, their healthcare provider might be looking for milestones like stacking several blocks, walking up the stairs while holding the railing, putting two words together, throwing a ball overhand, or turning book pages one at a time.
Questions to ask
Good questions to think about as you’re paying a visit to the healthcare provider are ones related to Baby‘s health and wellness. Having a good understanding of how they are gaining weight, how often they have been sick, and how they are eating will enable you to ask informed questions about their health. You could also ask some questions like these:
- Can Baby have screen time at this age?
- How much milk is okay each day?
- When can I start teaching Baby how to ride a bike or tricycle?
- What can I do to help Baby develop emotionally?
Reviewed by the Ovia Health by Labcorp Clinical Team
A note on vaccines
Ovia Health by Labcorp is committed to providing evidence-based guidance and supporting families with trusted health information. Recent shifts and changes to vaccination recommendations and schedules for pregnant women, children, and infants have raised questions about the safety and efficacy.
We continue to follow the guidance of leading medical organizations including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians about vaccination safety and continued use. Your healthcare provider is best positioned to advise you on vaccination safety for pregnant women, infants, children, and the broader public.
Sources
- “AAP Schedule of Well-Child Care Visits.” HealthyChildren.org. American Academy of Pediatrics. December 18, 2015. Web.
- “Well-child visits.” MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine. February 5, 2015. Web.
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). “AAP Immunization Schedule.” 2026. Web https://publications.aap.org/redbook/resources/15585/AAP-Immunization-Schedule
