Guide · US edition · Updated 2026-10-29

Well-Baby Visit Schedule: The First Two Years

The American Academy of Pediatrics' Bright Futures guidelines recommend regular well-child checkups. These visits check growth and development, include recommended vaccines and screenings, and give you time to ask questions.

The usual schedule

Visit	Typical age
Newborn	3–5 days after birth
1 month	1 month
2 months	2 months
4 months	4 months
6 months	6 months
9 months	9 months
12 months	1 year
15 months	15 months
18 months	18 months
2 years	24 months

Your pediatrician may add visits, such as an extra weight check in the first weeks.

Before each visit

☐ Write down your questions as they come up during the week
☐ Bring your feeding, sleep and diaper notes (why a log helps)
☐ Bring the insurance card and the vaccine record
☐ Pack a spare outfit and diapers

After each visit, write down

☐ Date, weight, length, head size
☐ Vaccines given
☐ What the doctor said to watch for
☐ The date of the next visit

When to call between visits

Ask your pediatrician for their list of reasons to call. For a young baby it usually includes a fever (ask what temperature), trouble breathing, poor feeding, or fewer wet diapers. In an emergency, call 911.

Not medical advice. Follow your pediatrician's guidance.

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