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 birthIncludes:
Feeding Support
Guidance and support for breastfeeding and formula feeding
Ongoing supportIncludes:
Growth Monitoring
Regular tracking of your baby's physical growth and development
Monthly visitsIncludes:
Vaccination Schedule
Age-appropriate immunizations following CDC guidelines
Starting at 2 monthsIncludes:
Parent Education
Comprehensive guidance for new parents on baby care and safety
Ongoing educationIncludes:
Health Screenings
Early detection of health issues through various screening tests
As recommendedIncludes:
Newborn Visit Schedule
| Age | Purpose | Focus Areas | Vaccines | Screenings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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:
Formula Feeding
Safe and effective formula feeding practices
Key Points:
Solid Food Introduction
Guidance on introducing solid foods to your baby
Key Points:
Feeding Challenges
Addressing common feeding difficulties
Key Points:
Newborn Safety Guidelines
Sleep Safety
Car Safety
Home Safety
Feeding Safety
Developmental Milestones
1 month
2 months
4 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
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