Well-Child Visits

Well-Child Visits in Arlington Heights, IL

Taking care of your child is a full-time job and it’s important to do all that you can to make sure that they stay healthy. An easy way to keep your child healthy is by bringing them to their pediatrician for well-child visits. When you’re bringing them in for regular checkups with their pediatrician, you’re helping keep your child healthier for longer and taking steps to detect any serious issues as early as possible.

Well Child Visits are an essential part of the care of your baby and growing child. During this preventative care visit the doctor ensures that your child is healthy, screens for your child's developmental progress, provides any needed testing and vaccinations, and reviews up to date guidance on keeping your child healthy and safe. We can also complete needed school or sports forms at this time.

The Importance of Well-Child Visits with a Pediatrician

It’s important that you take steps to protect your child as much as you can. This means bringing your child in for well-child visits with our pediatrician. A well-child visit can protect your child in various ways and make sure that they’re protected from specific illnesses and diseases that could affect your child.

Your child will also have other aspects of their health checked. This could include their vision and hearing. If any issues are detected, treatment can start as soon as possible to lessen any symptoms your child might be dealing with.

We know visits to the doctor can be difficult for some kids, we strive to make it as easy and comfortable for your child as possible. Let us know if there are ways to help make visits easier for your particular child.
We love getting to know you and your family! For many of us this is why we went into Pediatrics.

For routine well care please call our office at (847) 253-3600 to speak with our staff and schedule an appointment.

Routine Well Child Visits are recommended at the following schedule:

After that routine once yearly well visits are advised. We typically see most of our patients until they are 18-21 years old.

For routine well care please call our office at (847) 253-3600 to speak with our staff and schedule an appointment.

What to Expect at Annual Visits

Bringing your child in for a well-child visit will begin with you completing your child's medical history paperwork. This will inquire about any chronic conditions your little one has, any allergies they suffer from, and other helpful information to help with providing personalized care.

The next step of the treatment process will consist of a team member taking your little one's height, weight, and vitals. We'll compare your child's weight and height to ensure they're growing properly for their age and gender.

Part of the visit may include a vision screening. This isn't an in-depth assessment as much as a way to gauge whether your child has a vision problem. We can then refer your little one to a specialist. A doctor will also test your child's hearing through a basic screening.

 During the visit, we'll discuss any issues your child is experiencing.

Other possible aspects, depending on your kid's age and health, may include any of the following:

• Vaccinations
• Testicle evaluation
• Pelvic screening for girls
• Blood work

 If your child has signs of a problem, a doctor can provide treatment.

Preventative Care and Advice

At the pediatric appointment, a physician will give you and your child advice to optimize their health, such as good nutritional habits and exercise guidance. A pediatrician will also educate you on how much sleep your little one should receive and how you can help them achieve it if they're having difficulty falling or staying asleep.

The advice may also include information on managing health conditions and behavioral problems.

This is a prime time to ask any questions on how to care for your child in the best manner for their current age and in the near future.

Managing Chronic Conditions

Well-visits in Arlington Heights, IL, may include testing or merely asking you questions about your child's chronic conditions. If your child's condition isn't well-managed, a doctor from the practice may recommend lifestyle changes or medication modifications to better control it.

Start Good Habits Young With North Arlington Pediatrics

Your child can benefit in various ways from annual checkups. It's possible to ward off problems in the future, for one. You're also ensuring they have all the recommended vaccinations for their age, among other benefits.

 But one commonly overlooked reason to take your child for checkups is to start good health habits young. They'll be more likely to visit a doctor regularly for routine care and will be comfortable seeing one when they need one, such as for illness, which is an important lesson to teach.

Daytime Questions/Refills/Forms

Our nurses are trained to answer many common questions and will send a message to your doctor for any additional concerns. They can guide you through home care for many common ailments. Our doctors review all phone calls that come in to ensure every child is getting great care at North Arlington Pediatrics.

For refills or forms please feel free to call our office or SKIP THE PHONE LINE and send a message through your patient portal. Refills and Forms will be addressed by your doctor. Please give us 72 hours whenever possible.

Find out how you can ensure your child stays healthy with well-child visits and annual checkups at North Arlington Pediatrics, S.C.. Please call our Arlington Heights, IL office for questions about your child's health at
 (847) 253-3600. 

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