Keeping up with well-child visits is one of the most important things you can do for your child’s long-term health. These routine check-ups give your child's care team a chance to track their growth and development, make sure they're on schedule with vaccinations, catch any concerns early, and answer your questions as a parent. A lot changes as a child grows, and regular check-ups help make sure nothing gets missed along the way.
At Xpress Pediatrics, we offer well-child care for patients from newborns through age 21. We're available 7 days a week with extended hours, and you can schedule an appointment at our Kensington or Pikesville locations at a time that works for your family.
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Well-child visits look a little different depending on your child's age, but they all share the same goal: making sure your child is growing, developing, and staying healthy. Here's what a typical visit to Xpress Pediatrics includes:
Every well-child visit includes a head-to-toe physical exam. Our team will check your child's height, weight, blood pressure, vision, and hearing, and will assess their overall physical health. For infants and younger children, we pay close attention to developmental milestones, watching for signs that they're hitting the right markers at the right times. For older children and teens, the exam expands to cover age-appropriate health topics and any concerns that are specific to their stage of life.
Staying on track with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ vaccine schedule is one of the most effective ways to protect your child from serious illness. Our team will let you know which immunizations your child is due for at each visit. We'll walk you through what each vaccine does and answer any questions you have before we proceed. If you're not sure where your child stands on their vaccine schedule, we can help you figure that out, too.
Well-child visits are also an opportunity to screen for developmental concerns. Our team uses age-appropriate screenings to check in on how your child is developing in areas like speech and language, motor skills, social behavior, and learning. If we have any concerns, we'll talk with you openly and help connect you with the right resources or specialists.
We believe that informed parents and kids make healthier choices. At every well-child visit, we set aside time to answer your questions and talk through anything that's on your mind. Whether it's nutrition, sleep, screen time, mental health, or what to expect as your child grows, we're happy to have that conversation.
We know that many families already have a trusted pediatrician or primary care provider they see regularly. Xpress Pediatrics offers well-child care and primary care services as a convenient option for families who want them, but we're also proud to serve as an urgent care partner for families whose primary care home is somewhere else. There's no requirement to use Xpress Pediatrics as your child's primary care provider to access any of our services. We're simply here to make high-quality pediatric care as accessible as possible for every family.
The infant check-up schedule is more frequent because so much growth and development happens in a short period of time. Most guidelines recommend visits at:
Our team will help you stay on track and let you know when your child's next visit is due.
A well-child visit includes a full physical exam, a review of your child's growth and development, any immunizations they're due for, and time to talk through any questions or concerns you have as a parent. The specifics of the visit will vary depending on your child's age. Infants and toddlers are seen more frequently, while school-age children and teens transition to annual visits. Our team will let you know what to expect at each stage.
You don't have to wait for a scheduled check-up if something feels off. If your child is showing signs of illness, has been injured, or you're simply concerned about something, it's always okay to reach out. At Xpress Pediatrics, we're available 7 days a week with extended hours, so you can walk in or schedule an appointment whenever a concern comes up, not just at annual visits.
Getting started is easy! You can request an appointment online or simply walk into either of our locations in Kensington or Pikesville.
We're open 7 days a week with extended hours, so there's almost always a time that fits your schedule. We look forward to seeing your family!