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4 Month Check Up

Checkup Checklist: 4 Months Old

​​​Your baby is getting bigger! And at four months, it's time for another appointment. Expect the standard procedures this time—measurements, developmental, psychosocial and behavioral observations, and a physical exam. Here some things from healthychildren.org to plan for at this visit:

✅ Immunizations

At the 4-month visit, your baby may receive the second doses of the following vaccines​.

✅ Screenings

  • Hematocrit or hemoglobin screening: Your baby may receive this blood screening that helps detect anemia. Your provider may ask you if your baby is drinking anything other than breast milk or iron-fortified formula, as it is a risk factor for developing anemia.

  • Maternal depression: Your provider may ask you how you are feeling. If you are having postpartum issues with breastfeeding, anxiety, sadness, or anything else, please feel free to discuss it with your Kids First Provider.

✅Feeding & development

Your provider will measure and weigh your baby to make sure their growth is on track, observe their development and behavior, and perform a physical exam.

Questions your provider may ask

  • How does your baby fall asleep​? Are you giving them a bottle?

  • Do you have questions about cleaning your baby's gums and teething?

  • If you are breastfeeding, are you giving your baby an iron supplement? (The AAP recommends giving breastfed infants 1 mg/kg/day of a liquid iron supplement until iron-containing solid foods are introduced at about six months of age).

Questions you may have

❓ Did you know

It is never too early to start reading with your baby. It doesn't matter if it's the sports page or Elmo—it will be the time you share together that counts, so have fun with it!

✅Safety

Questions your provider may ask

  • Where does your baby sleep at night? A safe sleep space is crucial.

  • Are you placing your baby in a rear-facing car seat?

  • Was your home built before 1978? Have you tested your home for lead?

Questions you may have

✅ Communication t​ips

Never hesitate to call Kids First Pediatrics (Raleigh: 919-250-3478, Clayton: 919-267-1499) with any questions or concerns. If your pediatrics provider is unable to see you but believes your baby should be examined, they will advise you on the most appropriate place for your baby to receive care and how quickly your baby should be seen.

*This article is informational but is not a substitute for medical attention or information from your provider.


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Last Updated 9/14/2021

Source American Academy of Pediatrics (Copyright © 2021)

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