Procedure - Well Child Checkups

Are you raising a family? The American Academy of Pediatrics has developed comprehensive guidelines when it comes to healthcare for infants to young adults. These guidelines help Utah pediatricians provide thorough care at each major checkup throughout your child’s life. At Ogden Clinic, we serve communities throughout northern Utah with well-child checkups and comprehensive pediatric care.

What are Well-Child Checkups?

Well-child checkups focus on evaluating a child as they reach developmental milestones, from the toddler years to the teens. During a check-up, the Utah pediatrician assesses current nutrition, ensures the child is safe, provides preventative care, gives vaccinations, and offers support for both the child and family’s emotional well-being. These checkups occur frequently for babies and toddlers, with the earliest appointment occurring when the baby is 2 to 5 days old, with 10 additional checkups until the child reaches 30 months. After that, the child comes in for one checkup per year until they reach the age of 21.

The Benefits of Well-Child Checkups

Ogden Clinic is proud to offer well-child checkups to families across Utah. These checkups have many benefits including:

• Growth and development assessment: Each checkup gives you the opportunity to see how much your child has grown and ask your doctor questions about their development, learning, and behavior.
• Preventative care: During your well-child checkup, your doctor can administer any necessary vaccinations. You can also speak with them about proper nutrition and safety tips in the home or at school.
• Opportunity to ask questions: Before each appointment, you can make a list of questions regarding development, nutrition, social behavior, sleeping patterns, and how your child gets along with others. At each checkup, you will have the opportunity to raise any concerns you have with your child’s pediatrician.
• Team approach: By regularly visiting their pediatrician, your child can develop a positive relationship with healthcare providers. This team approach allows the pediatrician and you as a parent to help your child develop optimal mental, physical, and social health.

By taking an active approach to your child’s healthcare, you can prevent illness and ensure that they are reaching important developmental milestones. To schedule a well-child checkup for your child, contact us at Ogden Clinic in Utah.