Hello, new parents!
Now that your bundle of joy has arrived, it's time to schedule your baby's 1-month checkup with his/her doctor! Through Crow Wing County's Child and Teen Checkups program, this appointment is FREE to anyone on Medical Assistance. Here's a glimpse at what will be covered in your child's 1-month checkup:
- A chance to ask your questions
- Reliable information about healthy food, sleep, behavior and safety
- A check on how your baby is growing, learning, developing, and feeling
- Time to talk about parenting
- Weight, length, head size
- Head-to-toe exam
- Immunizations, if needed
- Follow-up on newborn screening
- Hearing and vision checks
- Support with family needs:
- Food, housing, utilities
- Money or job resources
- Child care
- Transportation
- Help with safe relationships, mental health or substance use
Find out where to get free checkups in your area by visiting Child and Teen Checkups