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Safety

Walkers Although these were very popular years ago, it is now commonly believed that walkers are not safe and may actually interfere with the normal development of the leg muscles. We are referring to the type of walker with wheels that baby sits in and uses his legs to push himself around the room. These […]

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August 23, 2013 August 23, 2013 Dr. Bill Sears

Immunizations

Although there is a standard immunization schedule, the actual timing of the shots will vary from doctor to doctor. We suggest you ask your doctor for the schedule used at your office. The shots that most doctors will give at this check up are:   DTaP – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis Polio Hib – for meningitis […]

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August 23, 2013 October 2, 2018 Dr. Bill Sears

Birth

NEWBORN OUTLINE Here is a brief look at what your Newborn Virtual Office Checkup includes: Bonding Breastfeeding: How much, how long and how often Establishing your milk supply Proper latch on Avoiding and treating sore nipples How to determine if baby is getting enough breastmilk Preventing Yeast infection in your breasts Bottlefeeding Burping Sleeping Bathing […]

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August 23, 2013 August 23, 2013 Dr. Bill Sears

One Week

ONE WEEK OUTLINE Here is a brief look at what your One Week Virtual Office Checkup includes: Baby’s growth – monitoring weight gain Physical examination Nutrition: Breastfeeding Mom’s diet Is baby getting enough milk? Preventing yeast infections in your breasts Getting breastfeeding help over the phone Feeding a sleepy baby DHA Bottle feeding Introducing a […]

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August 23, 2013 October 20, 2017 Dr. Bill Sears

One Month

ONE MONTH OUTLINE Here is a brief look at what your One Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth Features of the physical exam How to avoid a flat head Nutrition: Breastfeeding issues DHA Nighttime feedings Growth spurts Bottlefeeding Formula allergies Introducing the bottle Bowel movements Urine stream Thrush Circumcision healing Parenting and behavior: Sleep issues […]

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August 23, 2013 October 20, 2017 Dr. Bill Sears

Two Month

TWO MONTH OUTLINE Here is a brief look at what your Two Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles and what they mean Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Nutrition: Breastfeeding Nighttime feeding DHA Bottlefeeding: Formula allergy Expected growth spurts Parenting and behavioral issues: Sleep Crying it out Car […]

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August 23, 2013 October 20, 2017 Dr. Bill Sears

Four Month

FOUR MONTH OUTLINE Here is a brief look at what your Four Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles and what they mean Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Nutrition: Breastfeeding Formula Water and juice Delay solids Parenting and behavioral issues: Teething Infant stimulation Nightwaking Ear pulling Drool cough […]

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August 23, 2013 October 20, 2017 Dr. Bill Sears

Six Month

SIX MONTH OUTLINE Here is a brief look at what your Six Month Virtual Office Checkup includes:   Growth – baby’s percentiles, is your baby growing enough? Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Nutrition: Starting solids Constipation Honey Allergies Breastfeeding Formula Water and juice Vitamins Feeding tips Parenting and behavioral issues: […]

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August 23, 2013 August 23, 2013 Dr. Bill Sears

Nine Months

NINE MONTH OUTLINE Here is a brief look at what your Nine Month Virtual Office Checkup includes:   Growth – baby’s percentiles, how is your baby growing Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Photoscreening for visual problems Nutrition: Breastfeeding Formula Solid foods Picky eaters Vitamins – fluoride and iron Parenting and […]

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August 23, 2013 August 23, 2013 Dr. Bill Sears

Fifteen Month

Here is a brief look at what your Fifteen Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles, how is your baby growing Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Nutrition: Breastfeeding Juice Whole milk Solids Calcium Parenting and behavioral issues: Bottles Caring for teeth Carseat battles Fluoride vitamins Tantrums Nightwaking and […]

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August 23, 2013 August 23, 2013 Dr. Bill Sears

Eighteen Month

Here is a brief look at what your Nine Month Virtual Office Checkup includes: Growth – baby’s percentiles, how your is baby growing Physical exam – important aspects your doctor will check for Nutrition Picky eaters Whole milk Breastfeeding Vitamins Lean kids Parenting and behavioral issues Bottles Caring for teeth Sibling rivalry Discipline for the […]

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August 23, 2013 August 23, 2013 Dr. Bill Sears

Why Us?

parents wonder "why us?"

Chromosomal abnormalities happen by chance. You did not cause this by anything you did or did not do during pregnancy. A woman is born with a certain number of eggs and does not produce new ones during her life. The longer an egg lives, like any tissue, the more likely something will go wrong. Why […]

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August 23, 2013 October 7, 2020 Dr. Bill Sears
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