2 Month Well Visit

Routine well-child visits that focus on your child's growth, development and well-being are important for supporting their overall health. All children develop at different rates. Talk with your provider about questions and concerns you have in any of these areas. 

• Growth: Measurements that show where your child is compared with other kids.
  1. Weight - without clothes or a diaper
  2. Length - lying down on a length mat or board
  3. Head size - a measuring tape that fits around your child's head
• Temperature: Temperature taken rectally for the most accurate results.
• Postpartum screening: A set of questions to see how you are doing since your child was born.

Vaccines

These are the vaccines that may be given at your child’s 2 month visit. This may differ based on circumstances specific to your child and the clinic where your child receives care.

• DTaP/Polio/Hepatitis B (all together in one vaccine)
• Hib
• Pneumococcal
• Rotavirus
• RSV immunization (one dose between October to March)

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Learn More About Our Team

• Behavioral health consultants: Learn more about how they are a part of our primary care team and how they can help. Ask your provider for more information.

Safety

• Car seat: Learn about the best ways to keep your child safe when riding in the car.
• Period of Purple Crying: You will receive a link to learn more about Period of Purple Crying when you check in for your visit.
• Sleep: Tips to keep your baby safe while sleeping.
• Water safety: Learn tips to keep your child safe around water.

Common Topics

• Breastfeeding and supply: Breastfeeding is a natural thing to do, but it still comes with its fair share of questions. Here's what you need to know about your milk supply.
• Development: Milestones your baby may be doing at this age.
• Formula: Find out how to mix and store infant formula to keep it safe for feeding.
• Nap schedules: Sleep is important for a child's overall health. Sleep time includes sleep at night and naps during the day.
• Parents guide to poop: What’s normal for infants.
• Swaddling: Learn more about how to swaddle your baby and keep them safe.