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What to Expect at Your Baby's Six-Week Checkup
For most, the six week checkup will be the second visit to the pediatrician's office with your new baby. There won't be any shots during this visit, but if you plan on following the regular vaccination schedule, your baby will most likely receive vaccinations during the next appointment. Please be sure to ask the pediatrician any questions you may have about vaccinations during this visit.
Here is what you can expect for your baby's 6 week checkup:
- Your baby's length will be measured and compared to a standard height chart. The doctor will let you know what percentile your baby falls into for height. The doctor will then compare the percentile from the last appointment to the percentile from this appointment to make sure everything seems normal.
- Your baby will be weighed. His/her weight will be compared to a standard weight chart. The doctor will let you know what percentile your baby falls into for weight. The doctor will then compare the percentile from the last appointment to the percentile from this appointment to make sure everything seems normal.
- Your baby's head circumference will be measured and compared to a standard chart. The doctor will let you know what percentile your baby falls into for head circumference. The doctor will then compare the percentile from the last appointment to the percentile from this appointment to make sure everything seems normal.
- The doctor will perform a physical exam of your baby.
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