Paediatrics

Well-Baby & Well-Child Visits

Well-baby and well-child visits are the foundation of preventive paediatric care. These scheduled check-ups allow Dr Nel to monitor your child's growth, development, nutrition, and overall health at key milestones from birth through childhood. We follow the Road to Health Booklet (RTHB) schedule used in South Africa, ensuring your child receives all recommended assessments, vaccinations, and developmental screenings on time.

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Paediatrics

What to Expect

  • Weight, length/height, and head circumference measurements plotted on growth charts
  • Developmental milestone assessment for motor, language, cognitive, and social skills
  • Nutritional assessment including breastfeeding support and age-appropriate feeding advice
  • Administration of scheduled vaccinations according to the EPI-SA immunisation schedule
  • Age-appropriate safety and injury prevention guidance for parents
  • An opportunity to ask questions and discuss any parental concerns
Well-Baby & Well-Child Visits
Areas Covered

Conditions We Treat

Growth monitoring and failure-to-thrive assessment
Developmental delay screening
Feeding difficulties and nutritional concerns
Vision and hearing screening
Common infant concerns: colic, reflux, nappy rash, teething
Behavioural concerns at different developmental stages
Our Process

How It Works

1

Schedule the Visit

Book at the recommended intervals: 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months, and annually thereafter.

2

Growth & Development Check

Dr Nel measures your child, assesses developmental milestones, and reviews nutrition and general wellbeing.

3

Vaccinations & Screening

Due vaccines are administered and any age-appropriate screening tests are performed. The Road to Health Booklet is updated.

4

Parent Guidance & Follow-Up

You receive guidance on nutrition, safety, sleep, and development. The next visit is scheduled and any concerns are addressed or referred.

Benefits

Why Choose This Service

Early detection of growth or developmental concerns when intervention is most effective
Vaccinations kept on schedule as per the South African EPI programme
A trusted doctor who knows your child's history from birth
Updated Road to Health Booklet (RTHB) maintained at every visit
Evidence-based parenting guidance at every stage
FAQ

Common Questions About Well-Baby & Well-Child Visits

We follow the South African Road to Health Booklet schedule: visits at birth, 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, and annually after that. More frequent visits may be recommended if there are any concerns.
Please bring your child's Road to Health Booklet (RTHB), medical aid card, any previous medical records, and a list of any questions or concerns you would like to discuss with Dr Nel.
Yes. Vaccinations due at each milestone visit are administered during the appointment in line with the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI-SA). We will inform you which vaccines are due before your visit.
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