4 to 12 weeks
1 to 2 months
Growth checks, a first round of routine immunisations to talk about, and a check-in on you.
Typical visits: 1 month and 2 months
On the Milestone Path
Where this stage sits.
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Well-child visit
1 month
What usually happens
A growth check, a look at feeding and head control, and a chat about how you are doing as a parent.
What to bring
Feeding notes, a change of clothes for your baby and your questions.
Parents often ask about
Sleep patterns, tummy time, crying that is hard to settle, and going back to work.
Immunisations commonly discussed
A second hepatitis B dose is commonly discussed around 1 to 2 months.
Your clinician sets the plan that fits your child.
What usually happens
A growth check, a look at feeding and head control, and a talk about sleep. At 2 months your clinician usually reviews the first routine immunisations.
What to bring
Feeding notes, your insurance details if they changed, and a change of clothes for your baby.
Parents often ask about
Sleep patterns, tummy time, crying that is hard to settle, and returning to work or study.
Immunisations commonly discussed
Rotavirus, DTaP, Hib, pneumococcal and polio are commonly discussed at about 2 months. Your clinician confirms what your baby needs.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your child’s clinician about your child. In an emergency, call your local emergency services.
Babies change quickly in these weeks, and the visits follow along. Your clinician will usually spend as long on your questions as on the checkup itself.
If your baby is unsettled after an immunisation visit, a call to the nurse line is always welcome.
