2 Week Visit

You and your provider will have an opportunity to talk about your baby's growth and development
Your provider will ask for an update on your baby's health
Your baby will have a physical examination
You will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Keep track of illnesses and injuries, including visits to other health providers and the emergency room
Prepare and bring in questions and observations about your baby's sleeping and eating behaviors
Keep a list of topics you would like to discuss at your next visit
Don't forget to bring your child's immunization record for us to update, and your Medicaid or insurance card.

Place your baby on his back to sleep, use a firm mattress. No pillows or heavy quilts should be in the crib
Use a car seat in the back seat of the car; make sure the seat is securely belted into the car and facing backwards
Make sure your crib is safe (slats no more that 2-3/8 inches apart)
Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle or prop it in his mouth; propping leads to swallowing more air, spitting up and even choking; it can also cause ear infections
Your baby will thrive on formula or breast milk; do not give your baby juice or solid food
Try to comfort your baby by holding, cuddling or rocking him; console your baby when he cries: crying may peak at about 6 weeks of age
Never leave your baby alone on the bed, sofa or while bathing
Your hot water heater should be set for less than 120 degrees to prevent scalding or burns from hot water

Seems to lack interest in breast or bottle feeding, or if your baby's appetite suddenly decreases
Vomits most or half of the feedings in one day
Has bowel movements more often than usual, especially watery stools; call if your baby is having stools more often than after each feeding (6-8 each day)
Has fewer wet diapers than usual
Doesn't seem to be as active, wants to sleep more or is hard to wake up
Cries more often, or seems more fussy and cannot be calmed in the usual way
Has trouble breathing. Your baby may breathe faster, pull in the chest deeper with each breath or have noisy breathing
Feels warm to the touch, take your baby's temperature; if it is 99 degrees or higher, take it again by rectum (baby's bottom) for a more accurate reading and call the clinic if it is 100 degrees or higher, and your baby is less than 2 months old. If it is more than 101 and your baby is older, call the clinic
Do not give your new baby Tylenol until he is 2 months old or you are instructed to do so by your child's provider
Color looks pale, bluish or marbled.


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