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