There's one thing you can expect at every well-child visit: Your baby will be weighed and measured. The pediatrician will then plot those measurements on an infant growth chart to help keep tabs on how your little one is growing, both over time and compared to national averages. | What to Expect
If there's one way in which parents want their babies to be average, it might be when it comes to weight. Too low and parents fret that their little ones are, well, too little or perhaps ill; too high and they start to worry about other health problems.| What to Expect
They say timing is everything, and that's definitely the case when it comes to childhood vaccines. They're most effective when they're given at the right time — and lots of careful consideration goes into deciding when exactly that is. Trusted SourceAmerican Academy of PediatricsImmunizationsSee All Sources [1]| What to Expect
Many children dread the poke of a shot — or the doctor's office experience altogether — which can make well-child visits stressful on you too. And while it's hard to see your little one frightened, getting your baby vaccinated is one of the most important things you can do to ensure his health and well-being. Vaccines protect your child from diseases like measles, polio, and whooping cough that can make young kids extremely sick. Trusted SourceCenters for Disease Control and PreventionR...| What to Expect
Although your tot may not see an eye specialist while she's still a toddler, her pint-sized peepers probably get examined more often than yours. That's because her pediatrician is already doing regular vision screenings for your toddler at every well visit. | What to Expect