Schedule of well-child visits
If you don’t already have one, you should start looking for a paediatrician or family doctor early on in your pregnancy so you can talk to her about any questions or concerns you have before your baby comes.
- If your local hospital has a family practice unit, they may be able to help you find a doctor.
- You can look online under “physicians and surgeons” in your area.
- Links to organizations that can help you find a doctor for your child.
“Well-baby” or “well-child” visits are a lot like annual exams for adults, but focus on your child’s age and stage of development.
Age |
Visit details |
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1 week |
Babies are usually checked by a health care provider within the first week of going home from the hospital. At this first visit your child's health care provider will:
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2, 4, 6, 9, 12 and 18 months, and 2-5 years* |
When you take your child to a well-child visit, your child's health care provider will:
They will also answer any questions you may have. |
*Once your child is 5 years old, they will see their health care provider every 1 to 2 years until they are 18 years old. |
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Last updated: July 2021