Health check list for 2 months old baby

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1. What will the doctor do when examining a 2-month-old baby?

1.1 Weighing and measuring your baby Your baby will need to be completely undressed before weighing. The doctor will weigh the baby, measure the length and circumference of the head, and plot the numbers on the growth chart.
Growth chart allows to compare the child's biometric parameters with other children of the same age and track the child's development over time. But a child's weight and height at the 5th or 95th percentile doesn't really matter, as long as the child's growth rate is steady from one visit to the next. .
1.2 Complete physical examination Heart and lungs: Use a stethoscope to listen to detect any abnormal heart rhythms or breathing problems. Eyes: Check for signs of congenital eye diseases and other vision-related problems. Your doctor may also check your lacrimal gland for blocked tear ducts. Ears: Look for signs of infection and observe how your baby responds to sounds.

Mouth: Look for signs of thrush (a fungal infection of the mouth) along with other abnormalities. Head: Check the anterior and posterior fontanelles and shape of the baby's head. Also, check to see if the baby's head is growing flat. 2 months of age is a good time to start monitoring. Whole body: Check the baby's reflexes and muscle tone, and check the skin and mucous membranes for signs of rash. Abdomen: Gently press on the abdomen to check for a hernia or any enlarged organs. Genitals: Open the baby's diaper and check for signs of infection. Hips and Legs: Move your baby's legs around to look for problems with the hip joint. 1.3 Child immunizations Children will receive pneumococcal , DTaP, Hib, and polio vaccinations (in two shots) and rotavirus vaccine given orally. Your baby will also get a second dose of hepatitis B vaccine if he doesn't get it at the 1-month-old checkup.
In addition, the doctor will talk to the parents and address any other concerns about the child's health.

2. Questions the doctor may ask when examining a 2-month-old baby

How do babies sleep? At this age, many children begin to sleep a little longer at night - perhaps even a 4 or 5 hour nap - and will sleep less during the day. On average, parents still report a child's sleep time from 14 to 16 hours a day.

When, how much and how often does the child eat? Most 2-month-olds still eat every two to three hours, although they may start to eat less often later this month. Your doctor will ask questions about how your baby is being fed to determine if your baby is getting enough breast milk or formula to thrive. How's the baby's digestion? Soft stools are best, but color can vary. Dry stools or hard pellets are a sign of dehydration, or a sign of constipation. Let your child's doctor know if you notice these signs. How do babies cry? If your baby is particularly fussy or colic, your doctor can suggest and guide ways to soothe your baby. Did your parents notice a change? Many babies begin to "settle down" to less fussiness around 8 weeks. How does the child control his head? Head control is an important developmental milestone for young children. By the time your baby is 2 months old, your baby should be able to lift his head when placed on his stomach. Has the baby been able to support his arms yet? This is a baby's physical development as well as coordination skills, which may happen this month or the next. This is the stepping stone for your baby's rolling skills later. Your baby will be mature around 4 months. How does your baby react when you talk to him? At this age, babies should coo to themselves and to others - it's one of the first milestones in their language development. Does the child laugh? Most babies naturally smile at this age - it's one of their earliest social behaviors.

Have you noticed anything unusual about your baby's eyes or the way he sees things? At each physical examination of the child, the doctor should check the structure and alignment of the eyes and the correct movement of the eyes when orienting. How is the child's hearing? Your baby's hearing is mature from birth, so if your baby doesn't switch to voices, especially familiar voices, talk to your doctor. The first years of life are a very important period for a child's development. This period, if not taken care of carefully, will affect the current health but also affect the long-term development. Especially for children with nutritional problems (rickets, malnutrition) or children with immune systems (prone to diseases, slow growth).
Pediatrics Department at Vinmec International General Hospital, periodic health check-ups for children is a routine activity. The examination process is carried out by a team of specialists from Faculty of Pediatrics combined with a system of modern technological equipment to help doctors early detect abnormal conditions in children and take timely measures. such as: Successful emergency treatment of a 40-day-old congenital heart or some possible postpartum complications. At the same time, the doctor can adjust the most suitable nutrition for the baby to ensure the comprehensive development.

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