4-Year Well Child Visit

What your pediatrician may do during your child's 4-year checkup

Address any concerns of the new parent or caretaker

• Do you have a list of questions we can go over together?
• Has anything come up since our last visit?
• What are some changes you've seen in your child?

Observe the overall development of your child

• Do you have any new concerns about your baby’s development?
• Has your child reached some of the common developmental milestones for this age?
• Can your child ride a tricycle or a two-wheeler and does he wear a helmet?
• What have you noticed about your child’s development, temperament or behavior?

Complete physical examinations to ensure proper growth

• How is your child’s weight and height looking or compare on a growth chart?
• Has your child been sick or made any trips to the ER?
• Are you providing a healthy diet for your child and limiting sugar or junk food?
• Is your child experiencing night terrors or having trouble sleeping?
• How do your baby’s eyes and ears look?
• How is your baby’s heart and breathing?
• When did your child last see a dentist or is there fluoride in your water?

Perform recommended laboratory screenings and immunizations

• Do you plan for your child to get the CDC recommended vaccines for Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Chickenpox (Varicella), DTaP, Flu or any missed immunizations?
• Are you interested or want to know more about immunizations?

Discuss the overall life of the child and give general guidance or medical recommendations

• Are there any changes to your child’s routine like attending a play or preschool?