Newborn Care Services

Comprehensive care for your newborn's first year of life. We provide expert guidance, regular check-ups, and support to ensure your baby's healthy development and growth.

Expert Care

Specialized newborn care

Feeding Support

Breastfeeding and formula guidance

Growth Tracking

Monitor development milestones

Parent Education

Comprehensive guidance and support

Our Newborn Care Services

Newborn Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of your newborn's health and development

Within 3-5 days of birth

Includes:

Physical examination
Growth measurements
Developmental assessment
Feeding evaluation
Sleep pattern review

Feeding Support

Guidance and support for breastfeeding and formula feeding

Ongoing support

Includes:

Breastfeeding support
Formula guidance
Feeding schedules
Weight gain monitoring
Lactation consultation

Growth Monitoring

Regular tracking of your baby's physical growth and development

Monthly visits

Includes:

Weight tracking
Height measurements
Head circumference
Growth charts
Milestone assessment

Vaccination Schedule

Age-appropriate immunizations following CDC guidelines

Starting at 2 months

Includes:

Hepatitis B
DTaP
Hib
IPV
PCV13
RV
Schedule planning

Parent Education

Comprehensive guidance for new parents on baby care and safety

Ongoing education

Includes:

Baby care basics
Safety guidelines
Sleep training
Development milestones
Emergency preparedness

Health Screenings

Early detection of health issues through various screening tests

As recommended

Includes:

Hearing screening
Vision assessment
Metabolic screening
Lead screening
Anemia testing

Newborn Visit Schedule

AgePurposeFocus AreasVaccinesScreenings
3-5 days
Newborn Assessment
Initial health check, feeding support, jaundice screening
Hepatitis B (if not given at birth)
Newborn metabolic screeningHearing screeningPhysical exam
2 weeks
Feeding & Growth Check
Weight gain, feeding patterns, jaundice follow-up
None
Weight checkFeeding assessmentJaundice evaluation
1 month
Growth & Development
Growth tracking, feeding patterns, developmental milestones
Hepatitis B (2nd dose)
Weight and heightHead circumferenceDevelopmental assessment
2 months
Immunizations & Development
First major vaccines, developmental milestones, feeding
DTaPHibIPVPCV13RV
Developmental screeningVision screeningHearing screening
4 months
Growth & Vaccines
Growth tracking, second round of vaccines, feeding introduction
DTaPHibIPVPCV13RV
Developmental milestonesIron deficiency screening
6 months
Solid Foods & Vaccines
Introduction to solid foods, third round of vaccines
DTaPHibIPVPCV13RVInfluenza
Developmental assessmentLead screening
9 months
Development & Safety
Developmental milestones, safety guidance, feeding
Hepatitis B (3rd dose)
Developmental screeningVision screening
12 months
First Birthday Check
Comprehensive assessment, nutrition, development
MMRVaricellaHibPCV13Hepatitis A
Developmental assessmentLead screeningAnemia screening

Feeding Guidance & Support

Breastfeeding

Support and guidance for successful breastfeeding

Key Points:

Proper latch techniques
Feeding frequency
Pumping guidance
Nutrition for mom
Troubleshooting common issues

Formula Feeding

Safe and effective formula feeding practices

Key Points:

Formula selection
Preparation guidelines
Feeding schedules
Bottle feeding techniques
Safety considerations

Solid Food Introduction

Guidance on introducing solid foods to your baby

Key Points:

When to start
First foods
Texture progression
Allergy introduction
Nutritional needs

Feeding Challenges

Addressing common feeding difficulties

Key Points:

Reflux management
Colic support
Picky eating
Weight concerns
Feeding refusal

Newborn Safety Guidelines

Sleep Safety

Back to sleep
Firm mattress
No loose bedding
Room sharing
No smoking

Car Safety

Rear-facing car seat
Proper installation
No loose items
Never leave alone
Regular checks

Home Safety

Baby-proofing
Safe sleep environment
Temperature control
Smoke detectors
Emergency numbers

Feeding Safety

Proper bottle preparation
Temperature testing
Clean equipment
Storage guidelines
Choking prevention

Developmental Milestones

1 month

Lifts head briefly
Follows objects with eyes
Responds to sounds
Makes eye contact
Rooting reflex

2 months

Smiles socially
Coos and gurgles
Holds head up briefly
Tracks moving objects
Recognizes familiar faces

4 months

Rolls over
Reaches for objects
Laughs out loud
Holds head steady
Bears weight on legs

6 months

Sits with support
Passes objects between hands
Responds to name
Shows stranger anxiety
Babbling sounds

9 months

Sits without support
Crawls
Pincer grasp
Says 'mama' or 'dada'
Waves bye-bye

12 months

Walks with assistance
Says first words
Follows simple commands
Drinks from cup
Points to objects

When to Call Immediately

Fever over 100.4°F

In babies under 3 months old

Difficulty Breathing

Rapid breathing, grunting, or blue lips

Poor Feeding

Refusing to eat or not eating enough

Unusual Behavior

Excessive crying, lethargy, or irritability

Preparing for Visits

Bring Questions

Write down any concerns or questions

Feeding Records

Track feeding times and amounts

Sleep Patterns

Note sleep schedules and any changes

Development Notes

Record new skills and milestones

Schedule Your Newborn's Care

Give your newborn the best start in life with comprehensive care. Schedule your baby's first visit and ongoing check-ups.

Call Us

(301) 429-5866

Available during office hours

Visit Us

9500 Annapolis Road, Suite B7

Lanham, MD 20706

Office Hours

Lanham: Mon/Wed/Fri 8am-2pm, Tue/Thu 12:30pm-7pm

Temple Hills: Mon/Fri 12:30pm-7pm, Tue/Wed 8am-2pm