1st Visit-2 days-2 weeks

What is done at the visit

-Birth History - bring along birth card

-Family history

-Weight, length and head circumference

-General assessment of baby

Immunization

-None .

-In the US Hepatitis B may be given shortly

 after birth

-Exclusive breastfeeding. More information on

 the benefits of breastfeeding can be found in

 our Learning not Waiting Menu at our

 Medical Home. Help at this stage is available

 through our monthly breastfeeding meetings at

 the La Joya Paediatrics Resource Center on

 the 1st Wednesday of every month - 12md to

 2pm.

 -If absolutely unable to breastfeed, you may

  use an infant formula with iron as the iron is

  necessary for brain development in children.

-Put baby to sleep on his/her back as this has

 been found to be the safest position in

 reducing the incidence of SIDS.

-No pillows or blankets are needed at this

 stage and can be dangerous if placed in the

 crib with the baby.

-You are your child's most wonderful toy at this

 stage. Through your interaction with your

 child, they will learn that the world around

 them is a safe and loving one.

-Talk and read to them, stroke and cuddle

 them, dance and sing to them.

COLIC - Unexplained crying for 1-2 hours. The

 child is usually well in between.

-Gentle soothing activities such as rocking or a

 car/stroller ride usually help.

-Gripe water has no proven benefit.

-It usually disappears at 2-3 months.