Taking Care of 

New Born Babies

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

At the sixth week of the baby

 

 

Baby's Six Week Check

 

 

At six to eight weeks, the baby has the first of her routine checks to see that she is developing properly, she will be measured and  examined to see that she has the normal  reflexes and is putting on weight well. The  doctor will listen to her chest and will check that she does  not have any abnormality . The doctor will also do a simple test for dislocated hips, by pushing up her  legs and rotating them. 

 

The doctor will ensure that the cord  has healed up properly and will ask you if you have any worries about your baby. In some areas it is recommended that babies have an anti- tuberculosis vaccine at six weeks and this will be the ideal time to give it. 

 

Your child's progress will be checked again at nine months, at eighteen months and at three and four years.