During the four-month visit, the doctor will schedule routine immunizations, measure your baby's height and weight, and ask about their health. Write down all your questions and discuss them with your pediatrician, because the next couple of months will be full of changes.
- How do I know if my baby is developing at the right pace?
- What should I do if my baby is behind schedule?
- What to do if they have difficulties falling asleep?
- How can I establish a routine?
- When do I introduce complementary foods? What are the best starter foods?
- Is it normal for my baby to be drooling?
- How can I alleviate my baby during teething?
- When should I start brushing their teeth?
- How often should I breastfeed or formula feed at this age?
Don't be embarrassed to talk about yourself and any anxiety you may feel regarding your baby, guilt about going back to work or stopping breastfeeding, or about how tired you are all the time. These are all issues worth talking about. An appointment with the pediatrician is the perfect time to talk about what worries you and separate facts from fiction. A competent specialist will also pay attention to signs of postpartum depression if there are any [1].
