Well Child Visits: What To Expect

Regular well-child visits play a key role in helping kids maintain better health. When children see a pediatrician regularly, the doctor can monitor overall health, wellness, development, and growth to ensure kids are on track and meeting important milestones. The experienced and caring pediatric providers at Omaha Childrens Clinic, offer well-child visits and other services to help kids enjoy better health.

Well Child Visits

A well-child visit is a checkup with the pediatrician to assess overall health and development. Babies and toddlers should see the doctor every few weeks or months, depending on age. Older kids only need a checkup once every year. Our skilled pediatric providers can provide guidance as to how often your little one should be seen for a checkup.

At our pediatric office, well-child visits include several components. You can expect your child to undergo a physical exam, which includes assessing the following areas:

• Height and weight
• Lungs and breathing
• Heart rate and blood pressure
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
• Musculoskeletal system
• Vision and hearing
• Reflexes

Another component of a well visit is ensuring your child is up to date with all vaccinations and immunizations. Vaccines help kids develop immunity against many serious illnesses and diseases so they do not become sick if exposed.

Depending on your child’s age, the doctor might also ask about various topics during the well visit, such as school, hobbies or interests, and peer relationships, to assess wellness in these areas. Additionally, the doctor will likely provide guidance in several key areas, including nutrition, physical activity, and sleep.

Benefits of Regular Well Child Visits

There are numerous benefits to scheduling regular well visits for your child. Some of the primary benefits include:

• Preventive medical care
• Ongoing monitoring of health and development
• Management of chronic conditions (e.g., asthma or diabetes)
• Early identification of health issues when treatment is easier
• Health and wellness recommendations tailored to the needs of your child
• Vaccinations and immunizations remain up-to-date

Well-child visits help kids enjoy better overall health and wellness. When your child sees the doctor regularly, many illnesses and health conditions can be prevented or detected early and treated promptly. To schedule your child’s next well-child visit, call Omaha Childrens Clinic at (402) 330-5690.