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Dr. Carsey and Dr. Tanney's Well-Visit Forms and Questionnaires

For your Newborn Visit, Dr. Carsey and Dr. Tanney have provided a comprehensive reading list to help you sort through the surfeit of books and publications targeted to parents. Additionally, they have provided some handouts that address commom newborn issues.

For your 1 Month Visit, you may be interested in an article by William B. Carey MD on temperament.

For your 2 Month Visit, please look over the American Academy of Pediatrics TIPP® sheet for ages 0-6 months. It is filled with valuable information to help you keep your child both safe and happy.

Remember: Make certain that your baby's car safety seat is installed correctly. Read and follow the instructions that come with the car safety seat and the sections in the owners' manual of your car. Use the car safety seat every time your child is in the car.

Around your 4 Month Visit is a good time to start thinking about issues of teething and tooth care as well as introducing solid foods to your baby. You will find some information covering these issues below as well as general well-child information and developmental milestones to be aware of.

For your 6 Month Visit, please look over the American Academy of Pediatrics TIPP® sheet for ages 6-12 months.

We've also provided information on choking prevention from the AAP as well as information touching on household poisons and local poison control contact information.

Remember: Use gates on stairways and doors. Install operable window guards on all windows above the first floor. Do not use a baby walker. If your child has a serious fall or does not act normally after a fall, call your doctor.

For your 9 Month Visit, it is a good idea to review the Colorado Child Restraint Law. We've also provided information on how to encourage a love of reading from this young age.

As a parent, it is your job to teach your child what is and is not acceptable behavior. Though it seems like a daunting task, it really isn't as hard as you think. For your 12 month visit, please review the AAPs handout on discipline. Additionaly, the article on communication describes normal speech and language development in this age group and the importance of addressing problems in this area at an early age.

For your 15 Month Visit, please look over the well-child information and milestones.

Around your 18 Month Visit you are probably begining to think about potty training your child— and there really is no better time—so we have provided a couple of documents designed to aid you in this exciting time.

Remember: Children in homes where guns are present are in more danger of being shot by themselves, their friends,or family members than of being injured by an intruder. Ask if the homes where your child visits or is cared for have guns and how they are stored.

For your 2 Year Visit, please review the safety tips in the American Academy of Pediatrics TIPP® sheet for 2-4 year-olds.

Remeber: Keep safety caps on at all times or find nontoxic substances to use. If your child does put something poisonous in his or her mouth, call the Poison Help Line immediately. Attach the Poison Help Line number (1-800-222-1222) to your phone.

For your 3 Year Visit, please review the well-child information and milestones.

For your 4 Year Visit, please review the well-child information and milestones.

For your 5 Year Visit, please review the safety tips in the American Academy of Pediatrics TIPP® sheet for 5-year-olds.

Remeber: At age 5, your child is learning to do many things that can cause serious injury—bike, street, fire, car, firearm, and water safety are key. Even if your child knows how to swim, never let him or her swim alone.

For your 6 Year Visit, please review the safety tips in the American Academy of Pediatrics TIPP® sheet for 6-year-olds as well as the one for general bike safety.

Remeber: At age 6, children aren't good at judging sound, distance, or the speed of a moving car. Teach your children to stop at the curb and to never cross the street without a grown-up. Make sure your child wears a helmet every time he or she rides a bike.

For your 8 Year Visit, please review the safety tips in the American Academy of Pediatrics TIPP® sheet for 8-year-olds.

Remeber: Your child should use a booster seat until the lap belt can be worn low and flat on the hips and the shoulder belt can be worn across the shoulder rather than the face/neck (usually at about 4'9" tall and between 8 and 12 years old). The safest place for all children to ride is in the back seat.

For your 10 Year Visit, please review the safety tips in the American Academy of Pediatrics TIPP® sheet for 10-year-olds.

Remeber: Ask your doctor which sports are right for your child's age. Be sure your child wears the protective equipment made for that sport, such as shin pads, mouth guards, wrist guards, eye protection, and helmets.

For your 12 and 13 Year Visits, we've provided some information on the effects of tobacco use.

 


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