A well-child-care visit is an excellent time to ask questions about your little one's health and wellness. In fact, at Pediatric Associates of Denham Springs, serving Denham Springs, LA, and the nearby region, our pediatric specialists urge you to ask any and as many questions as you have. These are some of the more common ones we get.

Is My Child Growing Normally?

The answer to this question is specific to your child. For this, we'll look at charts based on statistics related to your child's age and gender. We'll then see how your little one compares. Part of this process will also be looking at how much your child has grown from the last visit and comparing their weight to height. 

Should I Vaccinate My Child?

While there are several benefits to vaccinating your child, this is a personal decision for the parent(s) to make. We'll provide information to help you understand the benefits and risks, and then the ball is in your court to decide. But there's no pressure from us either way.

What Can I Do About a Picky Eater?

Keep encouraging your child to eat a variety of foods. Encourage them to get in the kitchen, and take them grocery shopping. Let them feel like they have a choice regarding what's for dinner.

It's okay to hide veggies in meatloaf, muffins, pasta, or bread, make smoothies with various fruits and veggies, and make french fries from zucchini or sweet potatoes.

Your child's picky eating is often a phase they'll grow out of with time. If you're concerned your child isn't getting the proper nutrition for growth and development; we can add protein shakes or supplements to help.

How Much Exercise Does My Child Need?

Your child needs at least an hour of moderate to vigorous exercise daily to help with health and weight management. To encourage physical activity, encourage your child to join sports teams, go for walks, bike rides, or hikes as a family, take them to a trampoline park or skating rink, and play active games.

Is My Kid Getting Enough Sleep?

These are general recommendations:

• Infants - 12 to 16 hours
• Toddlers - 11 to 14 hours
• Preschool-aged children- 10 to 13 hours
• Elementary-aged children - nine to 12 hours
• Teenagers - eight to nine hours

When you visit our Denham Springs, LA, office for a well-child-care visit, we'll discuss specifics, such as growth spurts.

Book an appointment for a well-child care visit at Pediatric Associates of Denham Springs, serving Denham Springs, LA, to have your questions answered.

Call 225-665-6677 today.