Expecting a new bundle of joy or trying to understand what well child visits look like as your baby grows? Summit Health Oregon’s team of pediatricians is here to help you get started.
A prenatal, pediatric visit is a good opportunity to meet the providers who will help you care for your child. This visit is a great time to learn more about our providers’ philosophies on caring for infants, children, and teens and see if the relationship will be a good fit for your family.
You’ll also learn details about how the office operates, tour the office, and meet the nursing and support staff. It is an opportunity for your doctor to get to know you as well, and we encourage you to ask questions and share information about your family. There is no charge for the prenatal, pediatric visit. Complete our new patient scheduling form to get started.
Here’s a timeline of suggested visits and what to expect during your child’s first visits with your Summit Health pediatrician.
Two weeks
At this visit, we’ll check on bonding, growth, and development and answer any questions you may have about your baby. There will be no immunizations at this time.
Two months
During this visit, we’ll look at growth and development and answer questions about sleep and behavior. We’ll discuss feeding and questions about returning to work (if applicable). Your baby’s first round of immunizations is recommended.
Four months
We’ll continue to check on growth and development and also discuss solid foods, baby proofing, and developing a healthy sleep routine. The second round of immunizations is recommended during this visit.
Six months
At this visit, we’ll check on growth, development and progress on milestones. We’ll talk about solid foods, sleep habits, and continued baby proofing and offer insight into your infant’s behavior and temperament. The third round of immunizations is recommended.
Nine months
We’ll continue the evaluation of growth and development and talk about the introduction of table food, infant self-feeding, sleep habits, and routine. We may need to draw your child’s blood to check for anemia at this time. Typically, there will be no immunizations during this visit.
12 months
During this visit, we’ll check for milestone development, talk about introducing cow’s milk to your infant, and discuss discipline. Time for another round of recommended immunizations.
15 months
Developmental milestones will again be assessed. Growth will be evaluated. Discussion and support of the toddler’s behavior will begin. The next round of immunizations is due.
18 months
Growth and development will be checked again, and we’ll also discuss potty training, age-appropriate discipline, and your child’s speech development. Immunizations are again recommended.
24 months
Milestones will be monitored, and we’ll talk with you about potty training progress, age-appropriate discipline, and your child’s speech development. The final set of infant/toddler immunizations is typically done at this time.
30 months
At this visit, we will focus on toilet training and behavior management. We will also talk about development and ways you can support your toddler. Growth is again evaluated.
36 months
We’ll continue to monitor growth, development, and progress on milestones, as well as language development, activities your child enjoys, and potty training. We’ll check your toddler’s blood pressure as well.
Trying to schedule a well child check-up for your child? Summit Health Pediatrics has made it easier than ever to get in for an appointment with our new, direct scheduling feature through your personal MyChart account.
With 24/7 access, you can select specific dates, times, and providers convenient for your busy schedule.
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Whether you are a new or existing patient, we make it easy to get the help you need.
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Old Mill District Clinic
Bend, Oregon
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Pediatrics hours
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday
Closed Sundays & holidays
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We understand things can happen anytime. Walk-ins are welcome at three Urgent Care locations, 365 days a year. Save your spot in line by telling us you are coming ahead of your arrival. See Urgent Care hours and locations.