Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's
Helping your child thrive from infancy through young adulthood
Bringing your child to a well-child visit is crucial to keeping your child's health on track. At each milestone, Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's pediatricians answer your questions and deliver the consistent care your child deserves.
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What to expect during your well child visit
You can find an overview of each visit below. In addition, we schedule immunizations during the well-child visit. These immunizations are safe and effective and have saved millions of lives worldwide over the past half-century.
Newborn and infant visit overview
Newborn well child visit
What to expect during your child's newborn well child exam
Because your baby is brand new, seeing a provider is critical. They can help assess your child to ensure they adjust well to their new world.
Address any concerns of the new parent or caretaker
- How are you adjusting to a new baby?
- Do you have a list of questions we can go over together?
Observe the overall development of your child
- Did anything come up during the delivery that needs to be addressed?
- Do you have any new concerns about your baby's development?
- Has your child reached some of the common developmental milestones for this age?
Complete physical examinations to ensure proper growth
- How does your child's weight and height look or compare on a growth chart?
- How often is your baby eating and how much?
- How many wet or dirty diapers are you seeing?
- Can you describe your child's sleep patterns?
- How do your baby's eyes and ears look?
- How are your baby's heart and breathing?
Perform recommended laboratory screenings and immunizations
- Do you plan for your child to get the CDC-recommended vaccine for Hepatitis B (HBV)?
- Are you interested or want to know more about immunizations?
Discuss the overall life of the child and give general guidance or medical recommendations
- Do you have questions about your child's eating or sleeping?
- Do you have questions about bathing your child or keeping the umbilical cord dry?
- Are you trying to balance life with a new baby and other children?
- Are you wondering what to expect as a new caregiver?
Toddler and preschool visit overview
12 months well child visit
What to expect during your child's 12-month well child exam
This well-child visit is a big accomplishment for you and your baby. One year and it most likely flew by! At this well-child checkup, your provider will not only congratulate you on how far you've come but also see how that birthday boy or girl is doing!
Address any concerns of the new parent or caretaker
- Do you have a list of questions we can go over together?
- Has anything come up since our last visit?
Observe the overall development of your child
- Do you have any new concerns about your baby's development?
- Has your child reached some common project developmental milestones for this age?
- Is your child starting to pull up to stand, sit down alone or wave bye-bye?
Complete physical examinations to ensure proper growth
- How does your child's weight and height look or compare on a growth chart?
- How often is your baby eating, and how much?
- How many wet or dirty diapers are you seeing?
- Can you describe your child's sleep patterns?
- How do your baby's eyes and ears look?
- How are your baby's heart and breathing?
Perform recommended laboratory screenings and immunizations
- Do you plan for your child to get the CDC-recommended vaccines for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Chickenpox (Varicella), Hepatitis (HAV), PcV-13, Flu> or any missed immunizations?
- Are you interested or want to know more about immunizations?
Discuss the overall life of the child and give general guidance or medical recommendations
- How is your child adjusting to feeding himself?
- Is your child starting to join syllables, saying "mama," "dada," or other simple words?
- Are you concerned about safety as your child moves around or starts to walk?
- Can your child point at objects or try to get your attention?
Annual school-age visit overview
5-10 years well child visit
What to expect during your child's 5 to 10-year well child exam
As your child enters this stage, you can see your provider once a year. This means you will see your doctor for a well-child visit at ages 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. This transition stage between childhood and adolescence is full of development. These checkups are essential to staying up-to-date on immunizations, answering questions, and assessing your child's health.
Address any concerns of the new parent or caretaker
- Do you have a list of questions we can go over together?
- Has anything come up since our last visit?
- What are some changes you've seen in your child?
Observe the overall development of your child
- Do you have any new concerns about your baby's development?
- Has your child reached some of the common developmental milestones for age five or school-aged children in general?
- How is your child's school performance?
- What are some developmental challenges your child is facing?
- How are you keeping your child safe?
Complete physical examinations to ensure proper growth
- How does your child's weight and height look or compare on a growth chart?
- Has your child been sick or made any trips to the ER?
- Are you providing a healthy diet for your child?
- How do your child's eyes and ears look?
- How are your child's heart and breathing?
- When did your child last see a dentist?
Perform recommended laboratory screenings and immunizations
- Do you plan for your child to get the CDC recommended vaccines, Flu vaccine, any missed immunizations, or starting age 9, would you like to request the HPV vaccine?
- Are you interested or want to know more about immunizations?
Discuss the overall life of the child and give general guidance or medical recommendations
- Does your child take responsibility for chores, schoolwork or other needs?
- Do you try to limit screen time?
- Are there any changes to your child's routine, like starting new sports or activities?
- Is there anything you'd like me to address with the child directly?