Nowadays, people's living conditions are getting better and people's attention to their children's health has also reached a new level. Many parents often take their babies to the hospital for examinations to determine if their baby's development is normal. So what is the schedule for children's physical examinations?
Important Eight Physical Examinations
First physical examination (42nd day after birth)
Limbs: Its forearm and calf are always in a flexed state, with two small hands holding fists.
Vision: Able to focus on larger objects and easily move in one direction with both eyes following the flashlight light.
Genitalia: The testicles of male infants should now descend into the scrotum.
Trace elements: Babies under 6 months old need 600mg of calcium per day, while they can only get around 300mg of calcium from breast milk or formula. Babies can start taking cod liver oil and calcium tablets from the 15th day after birth. Calcium supplements that are easily soluble in water have better absorption effects and should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. After a baby is one month old, they can be taken out to bask in the sun, which converts the vitamin D source in the skin into vitamin D and promotes calcium absorption.
Second physical examination (when the baby is 4 months old)
Movement development: able to support one's head, when lying prone, able to lift the head and form a 90 degree angle with the shoulders. When standing up, both legs can support the body.
Vision: Both eyes can follow the movement of the pen holder, and the head also rotates accordingly.
Listening: When hearing a sound, people will show an expression of attentive listening, and when talking to them, they will try to turn towards the speaker.
Oral cavity: At this time, the child's salivary glands are developing and saliva often flows out of the mouth.
Trace elements: At this time, children should continue to supplement calcium and vitamin D, and add fresh vegetable juice, fruit puree, and other easily deficient vitamin C supplements. Their food should be salted as little as possible to avoid increasing the burden on their liver and kidneys.
Blood: A 4-month-old child has already consumed all the iron brought from the mother's body. If they do not pay attention to iron intake in their daily diet, they are prone to anemia. It is necessary to give the child more iron rich foods such as egg yolks, pork liver soup, and liver puree.
Baby physical examination is a very important thing, but sometimes we neglect it for various reasons. In fact, physical examination does not necessarily have to go to the hospital, it can also be done at home. A simple examination can not only provide a clear understanding, but also detect abnormalities in a timely manner. Once there is a problem, you can immediately describe the status to the doctor.
Movement development: able to turn over, able to sit, but still not very stable. Will reach out and take what you want, and stuff it into your mouth.
The third physical examination (when the baby is 6 months old)
Vision: The body can rotate with the head and eyes, and can stare at bright targets and toys for about half a minute.
Listening: Pay attention and look around to find new sources of sound, and be able to turn to the place where the sound is coming from.
Teeth: Some children of 6 months old may have 2 teeth, and some have not yet. More hard solid foods, such as dried bread and Mantou, should be given to the children to practice chewing, grind the gums, and promote the growth of teeth. Due to the stimulation of teething, saliva secretion increases, and the phenomenon of drooling continues and worsens. Some children may experience nipple biting.
Blood: After 6 months, the hematopoietic substances obtained from the mother's body are basically exhausted. If not replenished in time, anemia is prone to occur. It is necessary to analyze whether the cause of anemia is due to diet or disease. When at home, pay attention to observing whether the child's complexion, lips, skin and mucous membranes are pale. If there are any of the above symptoms or signs, consider anemia and go to the hospital for further examination.
Bones: Children after 6 months of age have an increasing need for calcium, and calcium deficiency can lead to unstable nighttime sleep, excessive sweating, and occipital baldness. In more severe cases, there may be craniofacial and rib valgus. Children should be allowed outdoor activities every day and continue to take calcium tablets and vitamin AD pills.
The 4th physical examination (when the baby is 9 months old)
Movement development: able to sit very steadily, able to sit up from a lying position and then lie down, able to climb back and forth flexibly, able to stand on the railing. Both hands can flexibly tap on building blocks, and the thumb and index finger can coordinate to pick up small things.
Vision: Able to focus on a single line on the screen, with a visual acuity of approximately 0.1.
Teeth: The eruption time of baby teeth in children is mostly between 6 and 8 months. The calculation formula for baby teeth in children is age minus 4 to 6 months. At this time, attention should be paid to protecting teeth.
Skeleton: Encourage children to engage in outdoor activities every day, receive ultraviolet radiation, promote the production of vitamin D in the skin, and continue to take calcium tablets and vitamin AD pills.
Trace elements: It is best to check the trace elements in the body, as children are prone to calcium and zinc deficiencies. Children with zinc deficiency generally have poor appetite, weakened immunity, and are prone to illness.
Baby physical examination is a very important thing, but sometimes we neglect it for various reasons. In fact, physical examination does not necessarily have to go to the hospital, it can also be done at home. A simple examination can not only provide a clear understanding, but also detect abnormalities in a timely manner. Once there is a problem, it can be immediately described to the doctor
The 5th physical examination (when the baby is 1 year old)
Movement development: At this point, the child can stand up on their own, support things while walking, climb steps with both hands and feet, and use crayons to poke points or lines on paper.
Vision: Can hold parents' fingers, nose, hair, or eyes, and mostly caresses toys or stares at nearby objects.
Listening: When shouting at him, he can turn around or look up.
Teeth: According to the formula, there should be 6-8 teeth. The latest time for baby teeth to sprout should not exceed one year old. If a child's teething is too late or the order of teething is reversed, the cause should be investigated, which may be caused by calcium deficiency or hypothyroidism.
From 1 to 2 years old, the physical examination will be conducted every six months. By the time of the sixth physical examination, the child was already 18 months old.
Urine and bowel movements: able to control one's own bowel movements, and can also control urination during the day. If one wets their pants, they will actively signal.
Motor development: able to walk independently, walk backwards, run, but sometimes fall down; Can support the railing step by step up the stairs, and when stepping down the stairs, will climb back or sit on the ground with your hips.
Vision: At this time, attention should be paid to protecting the child's vision, avoiding watching TV as much as possible, and avoiding strabismus.
Listening: Can understand simple words and do them according to your requirements.
Blood: Children need to have their hemoglobin checked to see if there is anemia.
Ascaris worm disease: A child who is 1.5 years old and can eat and drink on their own, but has not yet developed good hygiene habits, is easily infected with Ascaris worm disease. You should check your stool to see if there are any insect eggs.
Elbow dislocation: One and a half year old children are lively and active, but their elbow joint capsule and elbow ligaments are loose and weak, which can easily cause subluxation of the scratched bone when suddenly pulled. Parents should avoid excessive pulling when teaching their children how to dress them.
Baby physical examination is a very important thing, but sometimes we neglect it for various reasons. In fact, physical examination does not necessarily have to go to the hospital, it can also be done at home. A simple examination can not only provide a clear understanding, but also detect abnormalities in a timely manner. Once there is a problem, you can immediately describe the status to the doctor.
The 6th physical examination (when the baby is 18 months old)
At the age of 1-2, the physical examination will be conducted every six months. By the time of the sixth physical examination, the child was already 18 months old.
Urine and bowel movements: able to control one's own bowel movements, and can also control urination during the day. If one wets their pants, they will actively signal.
Motor development: able to walk independently, walk backwards, run, but sometimes fall down; He can support the railing step by step up the stairs, and when he steps down, he climbs back or sits on his hips.
Vision: At this time, attention should be paid to protecting the child's vision, avoiding watching TV as much as possible, and avoiding strabismus.
Listening: Can understand simple words and do them according to your requirements.
Blood: Children need to have their hemoglobin checked to see if there is anemia.
At this time, if the child has some special problems that attract the attention of the doctor, the doctor may remind you during this physical examination. Ascaris worm disease: A child who is 1.5 years old and can eat and drink on their own, but has not yet developed good hygiene habits, is easily infected with Ascaris worm disease. You should check your stool to see if there are any insect eggs.
Elbow dislocation: One and a half year old children are lively and active, but their elbow joint capsule and elbow ligaments are loose and weak, which can easily cause subluxation of the scratched bone when suddenly pulled. Parents should avoid excessive pulling when teaching their children how to dress them.
The 7th physical examination (when the baby is 2 years old)
Movement development: able to walk steadily, run, and climb stairs alone. Can string beads together and draw circles and straight lines on paper with crayons.
Urine and feces: completely controllable.
Teeth: 20 baby teeth have already emerged.
Listening: I have mastered about 300 vocabulary words and can speak simple sentences. If a child cannot speak fluently by the age of 2, they should go to the hospital for hearing screening.
8th physical examination (when the baby is 3 years old)
Movement development: able to control body balance freely, complete jumping, kicking, crossing obstacles, walking S-lines and other movements, able to use scissors, chopsticks, spoons, fold paper and knead clay.
Vision: By the age of 3, a child's vision reaches 0.5, which is a level of precision similar to that of an adult. At this time, babies should undergo a vision check, as approximately 3% of children in China suffer from amblyopia. Children and parents generally find it difficult to detect on their own. If it can be discovered at the age of 3, the treatment effect is best before the age of 4, and it can still be treated at the age of 5-6. It is impossible to treat it after the age of 12.
Teeth: Doctors will check for dental caries and inflammation of the gums.
The development of a baby is very important, and the level of development of a baby can only be determined through examination. If you have a baby at home, it is best to take them to the hospital for developmental level checks at regular intervals. This can help identify problems in a timely manner, provide timely adjustments, and enable the baby to develop better.
