The school year is a busy time for many parents, which can typically lead to putting certain tasks on the backburner. What better way to kick off round out 2023 than a check up with your child’s doctor? Keep your kiddos healthy by getting caught up on well child exams and recommended immunizations for their age group.
Why are Well Child Visits Important?
Children should see their pediatrician regularly from infancy into adolescence (ages 0 to 21 years old) to ensure they are reaching key developmental milestones and receiving the care they need to stay healthy. Well-child visits give parents the opportunity to discuss their child’s overall health with a pediatrician. There are many benefits to these annual visits, including:
- Tracking growth and development
- Discussing any concerns about your child’s health including development, behavior, sleep, eating, and more
- Getting scheduled vaccinations to prevent the spread of serious diseases (schedules differ for children 0-to-6-years-old and children 7-to-18-years-old)
Resources to Track Developmental Milestones
Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. You can use the developmental milestone lists below to log how your child plays, learns, speaks, and acts. These milestone sheets are a helpful tool to bring to your child’s doctor. Discussing these sheets can give you the opportunity to talk about which milestones your child has reached and what you should expect next.
- 2-Month-Old to 2-Year-Old Checklists
- 3-Year-Old to 5-Year-Old Milestone Checklists
- 6-8-Year-Old Milestone Checklist
Schedule a Well Child Visit Today
If your child has not seen a pediatrician in over a year, we recommend scheduling an appointment as soon as possible. You can use the Find a Provider tool on our website to locate an in-network provider near you. Need help scheduling an appointment? Contact our care coordination team for assistance by calling 602.406.7226 or emailing members@azcarenetwork.org. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals are available 24/7 to assist with your family’s healthcare needs.
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