No checkups between 6 and 12 months?

Kimberly92405 · January 2012

Reading through various posts I keep seeing references to well baby checks at 8 and 9 months. The last scheduled checkup we had was at 6 months and at that time the pedi said the next checkup would be at 12 months. Does this seems strange? (We have Kaiser}

MrsCali_Bride · January 2012

We don't have Kaiser so I'm not sure how they do things but our ped's office has always done 9 month appts. We'll then go at 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 24 months and then yearly after that.

LoCarb · January 2012

I think it depends on your dr. I live in the same area w/ the same insurance as I did w/ DD1. DD1 pedi had a diffn't pedi who saw her at 6 mo, 12 mo, 18, 2 yo and every yr after (like you). Our new pedi sees the kids every 3 mo - 6, 9, 12,15,18, 2yo. The 9 mo appt is just a wellness height, weight-no vax at this dr. I'm sure the vax schedule varies by drs too.

MichMomofGirls · January 2012

We just went to the 9 month today and she got the Hep B shot

algalphys · January 2012

In Canada (well I guess I should say Saskatchewan cause I don't know about other provinces) we only see the health nurse after the 6 week visit and we do not have a 9 month visit. Essentially we only see the health nurse when we get shots...2 mos, 4 mos, 6 mos, 1 year 18 mos 4 yrs. Only see the Dr if kids are sick or I guess if you think there is a problem! I would kinda like a 9 mo visit though!

nettie27 · January 2012

You should call your pedi office and schedule a well check anyway. There are no shots but my pedi asked us to go to a lab to get blood drawn to check iron and lead levels. I know some bumpies said that their doctor's office did this blood draw in house. Just call and check.

Holly520 · January 2012

At V's 6mo check up, the pedi said "see you in 6 months." I realized from reading other people's posts that she needed a 9 month check, so she is going in this afternoon.

campbaby76 · January 2012

We had a 9 month and there is one more shot that he got.

Twirple · January 2012

I was told to come in for his 9 month check, but that there would be no vaccinations this time. We're going in next Friday for that appointment.

LadyXaverian · January 2012

We also had a 9 month (not an 8 month). So, 6, 9, and 12. No shots at the 9 month one, though.

bugandbibs · January 2012

We have Kaiser too. We had a 9 month well baby check up (there is no copayment ) as was recommend by our NP. On our visit summary from the 6 month check, it said to return in three months. The same was true this time, we will return at 12 months.

azzyberry · January 2012

I don't have kaiser anymore but I had kaiser when I had my DS and my pedi did a 9 month check up. Maybe your pedi said 12 but meant 9? I'd call and check.

Kimberly92405 · January 2012

Thanks, ladies. I will be calling for an appointment today.

bugandbibs · January 2012

Kimberly92405:
Thanks, ladies. I will be calling for an appointment today.

You should do it online, it's sooo much easier.

shanplu · January 2012

I have Kaiser and we had a 9 month well baby check. It's on all the Kaiser paperwork in the offices too. I would call and check on that. There wasn't any shots or anything but they checked for developmental milestones for the first time.

LynsiBHM · January 2012

We had a 9m check but it was 10mins in-and-out. The nurse did a height and weight check and pricked his finger for the lead and hemoglobin test (which P didn't even notice, thank goodness!) The Dr asked a few development questions and did a quick checkup and we were done. I was saying it would have been NBD to skip it!

Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, call or schedule something. But I wouldn't stress over it otherwise.

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