Newborn and Infant Wellness Checks
Gentle Monitoring of Growth and Milestones
Your baby’s first year is full of rapid changes in growth, development, and daily routines. Wellness checks provide regular opportunities to track progress, address concerns, and reassure parents along the way.
At KidsHeart Medical Center, our Pediatricians offer newborn and infant check-ups across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. These visits ensure your baby’s health is closely monitored while giving you space to ask questions and feel supported.
Your Baby's First Year Moves Fast, These Visits Help You Keep Up
Newborn and infant wellness checks are scheduled at key stages throughout the first year to track your baby’s growth, development, and overall health. Even when your baby seems perfectly fine, these visits catch potential concerns early, before they become bigger problems.
What Happens at a Wellness Visit?
Your pediatrician will measure weight, length, and head circumference, screen developmental milestones, review feeding and sleep, check vaccinations, and give you space to ask every question on your mind. It’s thorough, calm, and built around your baby.
When Should You Come In?
Routine checks are recommended at birth, 1 week, 1 month, 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months. Between those visits, bring your baby in if you notice feeding difficulties, slow weight gain, excessive crying, fewer wet diapers than expected, or missed milestones.
Two Parents Are Always Welcome
Wellness visits go better when both parents can attend. You each notice different things, ask different questions, and leave feeling more confident. We encourage both parents to be part of these early appointments
Vaccinations Are Part of It, But Not All of It
Vaccines are reviewed and given when due, but that’s only one piece of the visit. Growth tracking, milestone screening, feeding guidance, and sleep support are all part of the same appointment — so no concern gets left out.
Gentle Care, Honest Answers
Our pediatricians use a gentle approach with infants and give clear, honest feedback to parents at every visit. If we notice something worth investigating, we explain it plainly and walk you through next steps, no guesswork, no unnecessary worry.
What Are Wellness Checks?
Wellness checks are scheduled visits designed to review your baby’s growth, development, and overall health. They may include:
- Weight, length, and head circumference measurements
- Developmental milestone screening
- Feeding and sleep guidance
- Vaccination review and administration
- Space for parent concerns and reassurance
These visits are important even when your baby appears healthy because they help catch potential issues early.
When Should You Book a Visit?
Routine wellness checks are usually recommended at:
- Birth (hospital discharge)
- 1 week
- 1 month
- 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 12 months
In between, you should seek a check-up if your baby:
- Has feeding difficulties or slow weight gain
- Cries excessively or seems overly sleepy
- Has fewer wet diapers than expected
- Misses age-appropriate milestones
- Shows unusual movements or poor responsiveness
What to Expect During a Check-Up
A wellness check is calm, thorough, and family-centered. Your pediatrician will:
- Measure and plot growth
- Review feeding, sleep, and routines
- Conduct a full physical examination
- Screen development and reflexes
- Administer vaccinations if due
- Provide practical guidance and answer your questions
Why Choose KidsHeart?
- Experienced pediatricians with deep knowledge of infant care
- Gentle approach to examinations and vaccinations
- Clear, supportive guidance for feeding, sleep, and routines
- Ongoing tracking of growth and developmental milestones
- Convenient clinics in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain
Dr. Eslam El-Baroudy
Prof. Consultant of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine Department of Health
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Supporting Your Baby’s First Year With Care
Your baby’s early months lay the foundation for lifelong health. Wellness checks give you reassurance, ensure milestones are on track, and provide a trusted space to ask every question that matters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. Routine checks help ensure steady growth and early detection of concerns.
No. Vaccines are part of it, but we also check growth, milestones, and overall health.
Typically 20–30 minutes, depending on your baby’s age and needs.
Yes. We encourage both parents to be part of these visits.
Always. We provide clear feedback and guide next steps if needed.