Baby’s First Visits
Once your baby arrives, you’ll probably have questions about what the first few visits will look like. Here’s our quick guide with a few helpful tips.
The Very First Visit
Within the first five days of your baby’s life, they will meet their pediatrician. At Bluebird Kids Health we typically see our newborns within 48 hours of their delivery. The hospital at which you are delivering can schedule this appointment on your behalf, but you are also free to call the practice directly and make an appointment. You can call us at (561) 509-5009.
Add your newborn to your health insurance right away. Most insurance plans require newborns to be added within 30 days of their birth date.
Your first visit should include a physical examination and a discussion of your family history. Your pediatrician will evaluate your baby to ensure they are physically healthy and make note of any unique findings such as birthmarks. They will also review you and your partner’s family medical history to ensure we have a complete picture in order to provide the best care for your newest family member.
What to Bring to the First Appointment
Packing your diaper bag for the first time can feel overwhelming! So here’s our quick checklist of everything you should bring to the first few appointments:
Your baby’s hospital paperwork so we can see their discharge weight and vaccinations
A swaddle or blanket to keep your baby warm (we’ll ask you to remove your baby’s clothes for the exam)
A change of clothes, extra diaper, wipes, and a formula and bottle if you’re formula feeding
All your questions!
Follow-Up Visits
You will then work with your pediatrician and the office to schedule the next few in a series of your baby’s first visits. These visits generally include:
Weight Check-ups
Your pediatrician will want to confirm your baby is eating appropriately, regaining any weight they lost in the hospital, and that their umbilical cord (belly button) has either fallen off or is about to.
Developmental Milestones
Within the first month, your pediatrician will want to evaluate if your newborn is meeting certain milestones that speak to good health, such as partially lifting their head, making new facial expressions, or startling to loud noises.
Parent Questions and Concerns
This is a time of transition and discovery for new parents and understandably, you may have many questions. These visits are meant to address any and all concerns.
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