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Hellobee Boards Topic: How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:30:14 +0000 Mae on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389881 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:11:53 +0000 Mae 2389881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 1 week - follow-up check bc LO was jaundiced in the hospital 2 week- normal checkup 1 mo - normal checkup 5 weeks - lip/tongue tie surgery to help with feeding 2 mo - normal checkup 10 weeks - cardiologist appt (referral based on doc hearing murmur at 2 mo appt) 11 weeks - doc appt bc LO wasn't eating 12 weeks - doc appt bc LO wasn't eating Plus a whole lot of lactation consultant appts. mrsrain on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389825 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:59:02 +0000 mrsrain 2389825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We went in a bunch during the first few weeks. She lost a lot of weight and we had latch issues, so there were a lot of follow-up appointments to make sure she was gaining weight, plus a couple of lactation consultant visits. BSB on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389799 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:11:25 +0000 BSB 2389799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We didn't have our vaccinations until 2 months. Plus, being a preemie, we had to go in for weekly weight checks. I personally would wait to fly with a newborn until they are at least 2 months. Mrs. Champagne on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389797 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:02:01 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2389797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Midwives came to my house every few days to weigh him. Then weigh in at the doctor at 1 month. Needles at 2,4,6 etc. 2littlepumpkins on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389795 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:01:03 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2389795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 4 days, about 1.5 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, and I think we don't see her again until 4 months. With dd we had a 3 month appointment to follow up on something and one other one because she was so fussy we weren't sure if there was something wrong with her! (It was tummy/formula stuff.) Eko on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389786 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 18:50:58 +0000 Eko 2389786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I feel like I had a lot. I had one about every 2 weeks until 2 months because of eating and reflux issues. I wouldn't personally take a trip so soon. sapphire on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389708 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:36:37 +0000 sapphire 2389708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Beyond other things mentioned, a fever in a babe less than 2 months entails an ED trip, blood urine and spinal fluid cultures. It's a big deal. I wouldn't travel with a babe that young. Greentea on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389415 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 13:56:30 +0000 Greentea 2389415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ They keep it simple for us. 2 days 2 weeks 2 months then again at 4 months, 6 months, etc.! Mrs. Lemon-Lime on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389317 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:57:13 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2389317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Autumnmama79: aww thank you! I'm so glad yours is already golden!! mrsjyw on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389306 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:48:54 +0000 mrsjyw 2389306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I wouldn't schedule a trip that early on; just because you never know what will happen. with DS1 - he went for the five day check up, then weight checks (2x) the following week. Then first shots at his 2 month well check. with DS2 - he went for first visit at 3 days, back again at 5 days for a weight check, then every day until day 8 for blood draws (jaundice) then overnight hospital stay that night (jaundice treatment). He had two followup pedi appts the second week to make sure his jaundice levels stayed down. Then we went back at 6 weeks because of suspected reflux and at 2 months for his regular well check. Autumnmama79 on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389300 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:44:57 +0000 Autumnmama79 2389300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Yay! Glad you decided for the doula, mine has already been able to provide support for both DH and I, we really appreciate it. Heres to hoping your remaining few months are happy and healthy :happy: LindsayLou on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389295 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:42:06 +0000 LindsayLou 2389295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Our appointments were at 2 days (hospital breastfeeding and weight gain check in), 2 weeks, 2 months, and next one is 4 months. The only other time I've taken her in is at 3 months, because I wanted to split her 2 month shots into 2 visits, so it wasn't 4 immunizations in one day. The first round of immunizations happens at 2 months, as others have mentioned. I'd also take into consideration that you may not want to be away from home in those early days. I took my 1 month old to visit my parents, 2 hours away, for a weekend, and it was great, but I didn't want to travel more than that. I liked being home, with everything we needed, in a familiar environment. Mrs. Lemon-Lime on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389292 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:40:41 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2389292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Ok, I didn't realize first round of immunizations aren't until two months. He will just have to come home each weekend. @Autumnmama79: and beginning next month he has another OOT assignment that will last for a few months. So far my pregnancy has been healthy & care free, but we're both happy to get a doula in case any mid-week emergencies pop up and I need support. Smurfette on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389285 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:38:37 +0000 Smurfette 2389285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 4 days old, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months. First shots are at 2 months, so I wouldn't fly before then. Adira on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389281 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:35:39 +0000 Adira 2389281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We went at 3 days, then two days later for a weight check, then at 2 weeks, 2 months (first set of shots), four months. I also saw an LC a couple times during that time too for help with breastfeeding. snowjewelz on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389278 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:35:08 +0000 snowjewelz 2389278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Went 6 times. Went 3 times the first month she was born (she was under weight so making sure she was gaining). then once every month. Cole on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389268 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:29:36 +0000 Cole 2389268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We went with my husband on a business trip (about a week and he had another one right after that we skipped.) It was awesome. I sat in a nice hotel room and nursed and watched TV. We didn't really have help at home anyway so it wasn't much different. We booked it knowing we would eat the travel cost for me if anything came up. We didn't have any "extra" appointment after the first month. Autumnmama79 on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389267 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:28:56 +0000 Autumnmama79 2389267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ That's tough that he'll be away for a month after your EDD! We stuck to the scheduled immunization and weight checkup appointments. However, you never know what kind of baby you'll have or health issues you/they may have. I say if you're feeling up to it, would be nice to be with your DH. I would also wait to decide until AFTER baby comes :happy: ETA I have seen several posters on here mentioning that they didn't fly until after the 2 month shots though, so I would look into that. tinyperson on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389256 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:24:48 +0000 tinyperson 2389256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We went at 5 days, 2 weeks, 1 month, and 2 months. First shots were at 2 months. blackbird on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389251 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:20:22 +0000 blackbird 2389251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ E was in the NICU for a week, so we had quite a few ped appts the first couple of months. T had his tongue tie clipped twice and subsequently a lot of weight check ups. I'd rather stay close to the comforts of home, personally. Freckles on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389247 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:18:55 +0000 Freckles 2389247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ The first round of shots are at 2 months. I can't recall, but i'm pretty sure i went to see the doctor about 2-3 times in the first 2 months. A pediatrician will usually come to check the baby before we are discharged after delivery. I also had an appointment with a LC in the first 6 weeks, and a trip to the health clinic for his first round of shots. Although it's nice to plan for an OOT trip, you may never know what will come up. coopsmama on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389246 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:17:02 +0000 coopsmama 2389246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ In the first three months we went 0 times with DS (the midwife did his well baby check at a few days and then at six weeks) and with DD we went twice - once at a few days for weight check and then once at six weeks for a referral to have her tongue/lip tie looked at by the ENT. Mrs. Pickle on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389243 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:16:20 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2389243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We went at 4 days, 2 weeks, and 2 months. The next appointment is at 4 months. The first shots aren't until 2 months. oliviaoblivia on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389238 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:14:48 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2389238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ First shots usually aren't until two months. We went the day after we left the hospital, two days later for a weight check, two weeks, one month, two months, four months. Mrs. Lemon-Lime on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389233 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:11:23 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2389233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @regberadaisy: we still have to select a pediatrician. That's on my to do list while I'm off for the holidays. travelgirl1 on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389229 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:10:02 +0000 travelgirl1 2389229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ With #1 we were there a lot as I questioned every diaper rash etc. with #2 we just did the necessary appointments so far. regberadaisy on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389228 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:09:52 +0000 regberadaisy 2389228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Personally, I would plan to primarily stick close to home those first few months. You need a checkup within the first week for weight gain. Then at a month and i think again at 3. And as a FTM there will be times you will be freaked out and want to take LO in. Not that wherever you're going won't have pediatric care. But then there's out of network insurance etc. You can always call your ped and see what their recommendations are for well visits. Mrs.KMM on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389221 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:07:27 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2389221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ DD went in a 5 days, 1 month, 2 months, and 4 months. That's it! Mrs. Lemon-Lime on "How often did/ do you take LO to the pediatrician...?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-did-do-you-take-lo-to-the-pediatrician#post-2389215 Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:05:48 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2389215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ As a newborn- first 3 months or so? DH has an OOT assignment starting about a month after my EDD. Since I will already be on mat leave he suggested I join him for part of the assignment. I'd wait to fly with baby at least after the first month/ first round of immunizations. Online I found the AAP recommendations for newborn checkups, but wanted to see if people had to take their babies more frequently. TIA