My Baby's 2-5 Day Visit
Welcoming Your Newborn
In your baby’s first week of life, it’s time for their first official checkup in the pediatrician’s office. This visit allows us to monitor your baby’s growth, development, and overall health. We’ll check their weight, length, and head circumference, assess feeding and sleeping patterns, and screen for any early concerns.
Pediatric Visits
During the visits, your pediatrician will check your baby’s weight, head circumference, and overall health. They can also provide guidance on feeding, sleeping, and general newborn care. Your visit is also a great opportunity for you to ask questions about newborn care, feeding, and anything else on your mind.
Feeding & Nutrition
Whether you’re breastfeeding, formula feeding, or both, we’ll review feeding schedules, quantities, and offer guidance to ensure your baby is getting the right nutrition for healthy growth. It’s a great time to discuss any concerns or challenges you might be having with feeding times.
Sleep
Newborns sleep 16-18 hours a day, but in short bursts of 2-4 hours. Sleep for both the mom and the new baby is a common concern at this stage. We’ll discuss your baby’s sleep habits, address any challenges you are having, and offer tips to help you establish healthy sleep routines. Our goal is to help you both rest and recharge!
Mother’s Health
Your well-being is just as important as your new baby’s! As you navigate life with your new baby, we’re here to support you just as much as your baby. We’ll take some time to check in on your postpartum recovery, address any physical or emotional challenges, and provide helpful resources to support you during this transition.
Laurent Sigg, M.D.
Laurent is board-certified in pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Milestones to Expect
- Begins to recognize familiar voices.
- Startles to loud noises.
- Responds to light by blinking or squinting.
- Lifts head briefly while lying on his or her stomach.
Health and Nutrition
- Your baby should be back to birth weight by 2 weeks of age.
- Your baby only needs breast milk or iron-fortified formula at this time.
- Feeding habits vary from day to day. This is just another way your baby is letting you know he or she is a unique individual.
- Heat formula or breastmilk or formula in hot water, never use the microwave.
Medicine Dosages
| WEIGHT | 6-11 lbs | 12-17 lbs |
|---|---|---|
|
Children’s Acetaminophen (160 mg / 5 mL) Can be given every four hours. |
1.25 mL | 2.5 mL |
| Infant's Ibuprofen | Not safe at this age. | |
Vaccine Information Sheets
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the CDC that explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine to vaccine recipients.
Hepatitis B VIS
- Hepatitis B
Bright Futures
At your visit, we’ll provide a summary of what to expect at this stage of your child’s development, as well as in the upcoming weeks and months. This resource, known as Bright Futures, is available below for viewing or printing online.
I never knew I could fall in love so fast until I held my sweet boy. All I want to do is cuddle him all day, forget the world, and just soak in every little moment with him. His tiny hands, soft skin, and fuzzy hair—it’s pure magic.
When to Call Your Pediatrician
- If your baby has a fever of any kind over 100.4°F.
- If your baby is irritable or lethargic.
- If your baby has difficulty breathing (retracting, nasal flaring, wheezing).
- If your baby has a persistent cough.
- If your baby is refusing to eat.
- If your baby is vomiting excessively.
- Any time you feel something is out of the ordinary.
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