During the first few years of your children’s lives, they will visit the pediatrician frequently for check-ups, vaccinations and to address any emergencies that arise.
In addition to regular visits to a general pediatrician, they should also visit an eye doctor, an ear doctor and a dentist.
The first visit to the eye doctor normally takes place between six and nine months of age.
This initial check-up is designed to make sure your child has normal eye movements, that the eyes are healthy, and that they are able to focus together.
If no vision correction is required, it’s still important to have an eye checkup every two years.
Like to the eye doctor visit, the first trip to the ear doctor should also occur between six and nines months of age.
The doctor will run some tests to make sure your little one’s hearing is normal. The physician may also talk to you about preventing ear infections.
These are quite common in children so it’s important to be prepared!
Physicians recommend taking children to the dentist within about six months of the arrival of the child’s first tooth.
During the first visit, it’s important to ask the dentist lots of questions about dental cares, including advice about cleaning your children’s teeth, preventing tooth decay and building good dental hygiene habits in your children.
When visiting these medical offices, the physician may be quite busy.
To ensure you get all the answers you need, come to the meeting with a prepared list of questions.
Ask your questions directly and take notes. Without being overly pushy, do your best to get the information you need to keep your children healthy and safe!
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