Newborn and Baby Checkup Schedule
Medically reviewed by Safi Ullah Khan
Medically reviewed by Safi Ullah Khan · Written by Muneeb Rana · Last updated 21 October 2026
Quick answer: The baby checkup schedule recommended by the AAP (Bright Futures) includes well-baby visits at 3-5 days, 1 month, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 months, then 2 years. Each visit checks growth and development, answers your questions and often includes vaccines. Bring a few days of feed, sleep and diaper notes.
TL;DR
- Visits: 3-5 days, 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 months.
- Growth, development and vaccines at most visits.
- Bring notes and your top 3-5 questions.
Here's the newborn checkup schedule the AAP recommends, and how to make each visit count.
Well-baby visit schedule
| Visit | Often includes |
|---|---|
| 3-5 days | Weight check, feeding, jaundice |
| 1 month | Growth, feeding, hep B (some) |
| 2 months | Vaccines, development |
| 4 months | Vaccines, sleep and feeding |
| 6 months | Vaccines, solids |
| 9 months | Developmental screen |
| 12 months | Vaccines, growth, milk transition |
| 15 months | Vaccines |
| 18 months | Vaccines, development and autism screening |
Visit ages from the AAP schedule of well-child care visits; vaccines per the baby vaccine schedule.
How to prepare
- A few days of feeds, sleep and diapers
- Any medicine with doses
- Your top 3-5 questions (the AAP suggests this)
- Your baby's latest weight if you've had one
Questions worth asking
Is my baby growing well on their growth chart? Are feeds and diapers normal for this age? What milestones should I watch for next (baby development)?
Between visits
Don't wait for a checkup if you're worried: call for fever under 3 months, feeding problems, few wet diapers or lost skills.
Bring your Tot data
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Sources
- AAP HealthyChildren.org: AAP Schedule of Well-Child Care Visits: www.healthychildren.org (accessed 21 October 2026)
- AAP HealthyChildren.org: All About the AAP Recommended Immunization Schedule: www.healthychildren.org (accessed 21 October 2026)
- CDC: Developmental Milestones (Learn the Signs. Act Early.): www.cdc.gov (accessed 21 October 2026)
Medical disclaimer:
Tot and this website give general information only. Feeding, sleep and growth ranges vary; always follow your pediatrician's advice. If your baby is unwell, contact your doctor or emergency services.
FAQ
When is a baby's first checkup?
At 3-5 days old, per the AAP.
How many checkups in the first year?
About 7: 3-5 days, 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 12 months.
Is the 9-month checkup important?
Yes, it usually includes a developmental screen.
What happens at the 2-month visit?
Growth check, development questions and usually the first major round of vaccines.
Do UK babies have the same checks?
The UK has a newborn exam, a 6-8 week check and health visitor reviews; schedules differ.
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