Comprehensive Infant Care and Developmental Guidance from Raleigh Pediatrics

Welcome to Raleigh Pediatrics!

Overview of Our Services for Infants Ages 1-12 Months

The first year of a baby's life is filled with significant growth and development. During this time, parents often experience sleep deprivation but should not worry about spoiling their child; instead, being responsive helps build security in your baby.

Months 1-3:

Newborns adjust to new environments, experiencing rapid weight gn and developing the ability to lift their heads. Early smiles make parents' days brighter! Babies also start following objects with their eyes and recognizing familiar faces. Nighttime sleep begins to lengthen while daytimes feedings might decrease.

By two months, most infants sleep through nights better than during the day, allowing parents some respite. The third month marks a period when dly routines for feeding, sleeping, and play emerge. Reading aloud becomes an essential part of bedtime routines, promoting in babies.

Months 4-7:

As your baby grows, they develop rolling skills and begin to sit with support. Hand-eye coordination improves as they start transferring objects between hands and bouncing on their feet. Babbling and interaction increase during this period. Solid foods are introduced typically around this time for optimal nutrition.

Months 8-12:

Your child starts crawling and walking, necessitating a baby-proofing strategy to ensure safety as exploration intensifies. Vocabulary expands with first words. They enjoy feeding themselves while you might notice increased separation anxietya sign of healthy attachment. Consistent discipline at this stage helps teach safe behaviors.

As your baby turns one year old, they have transformed significantly from infants to toddlers. Get ready for the energy and curiosity that comes next!

Well Child Visits:

We encourage regular check-ups including physical exams and screenings tlored to each infant's development phase at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months.

Vaccinations Schedule:

• Multi-disease vaccine for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib, and Hepatitis B.

• Prevnar for pertussis

• Rotavirus vaccination

• MMR Measles, Mumps, Rubella

• Varicella Chickenpox vaccine

• Hepatitis A vaccine

Poison Control:

Always have the Poison Control number handy - 1-800-222-1222.

Additional Resources:

• American Academy of Pediatrics information on development in infants

• Breastfeeding guidance and support lists

• Car seat safety guidelines

• Tips for postpartum anxiety and depression management

• Advice on starting solid food introduction

• Information on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SIDS

Office Locations

• Raleigh Office: 1921 Falls Valley Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615 - Phone: 919 872-0250; Fax: 919 848-3054

• Garner Office: 1405 Timber Drive East, Garner, NC 27529 - Phone: 919 779-6423; Fax: 919 662-2021

Office Hours

Monday to Friday*:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Lunch break from 12:45–1:45 pm

Sat Sun: by appointment only

• Wednesdays, we start seeing patients at Raleigh Office at 9:00 am.

Get in Touch

• Raleigh: Request an Appointmenthttps:www.raleighpediatrics.comraleigh

• Garner: Request an Appointmenthttps:www.raleighpediatrics.comgarnerr

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