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Introduction

Well-child checkup is offered from birth to 6 years of age
(start of elementary school), evaluates growth and development of infants,
and early detection and prevention of developmental abnormalities.

For inquires : Pediatrics Department 031-782-8372(KOR) / +82-10-8866-2268(ENG)

Well-child checkup is offered from birth to 6 years of age (start of elementary school), evaluates growth and development of infants, and early detection and prevention of developmental abnormalities.

For inquires : Pediatrics Department
031-782-8372(KOR) / +82-10-8866-2268(ENG)

When to have a well-child visit and what does it involve?: Before we talk about well-child checkup, we need to explain the range of care the Pediatrics Department provides. Our department offers medical services for newborns to adolescence (to the age of 18).
There are several significant stages of change from fetus to adult. It is divided into: fetus during pregnancy, neonatal period, which is up to four weeks after birth, infants to elementary school, and then to adolescence, and each stages of change has its own importance.
Pediatrics will help children's physical growth and functional development through all stages and help develop emotional and social skills as well as manage disease prevention and treatment to help them grow into healthy adults.

What is the significance of well-child checkup?: There is an old saying, 'The habit of a three year old will last to eighty’. The meaning of this saying emphasizes the importance of the physical and emotional health of children in their first few years of life.
Well-child checkup is offered from birth to 6 years of age (start of elementary school), evaluates growth and development of infants, and early detection and prevention of developmental abnormalities, and offer a wide range of health care information necessary for children and caregivers.

What is the goal of well-child checkups?

- Introducing programs suitable for infant and toddler well-child checkups
- Track and manage growth of infants and toddlers
- Offer a wide range of health care information to caregivers
- Promoting health of infants and toddlers
- Help children grow into healthy adults

What is included in a well-child checkup?

Well-child checkup is divided into 7 stages, from 4 months to 6 years of age, and offers developmental evaluations, disease status, and information on childcare.

Evaluation by Age	Purpose	Note
14~35 days	Breastfeeding, sleep, sudden infant death	TBA in 2021
4~6 months	Continuation of breastfeeding, weaning, sudden infant death, establishment of sleep patterns	Evaluation of development by age
9~12 months	Progress of weaning, self-feeding, eating three meals a day, preventing anemia, preventing accidents	Evaluation of development by age
18~24 months	Completion of weaning, establish healthy eating habits, potty train	Evaluation of development by age
30~36 months	Establish healthy eating habits, obesity and malnutrition, e-media education	Evaluation of development by age
42~48 months	Establish healthy eating habits, obesity and malnutrition, e-media exposure education	Evaluation of development by age
54~60 months	Prevention of accidents, personal hygiene education, obesity and picky eater, e-media education	Evaluation of development by age
66~71 months	Regular eating habits, accident prevention, preparing for pre-school	Evaluation of development by age

Each stage is an extremely important period for humans from birth to the age of six, and it is a rite of passage necessary for growth.
Depending on whether the physical development by stage is appropriate, the percentile is assessed to identify children with problems.
Each internal organ is determined if it is normal or abnormal
Provide a variety of parenting information for each stage.
Knowing a variety of information related to parenting will be of great help in child's growth and development, and towards adulthood.

How is a child's developmental assessment conducted?: To evaluate children's development, a tool called the Korean Developmental Screening Test for Infants & Children (K-DST) is used. The level of development of a child in each stage is evaluated by a questionnaire and is assessed by categorizing it into satisfactory, follow-up needed, and in-depth evaluation recommended. Evaluating each stage will allow guardians to promote healthy growth in children.

What are the benefits of having a well-child checkup at CHA Ilsan Medical Center?: Advantages of well-child checkups at CHA Ilsan Medical Center:
1) 30 minutes of sufficient consultation time
2) Guardians can complete questionnaire in advance via online
3) Medical staff have significant experience and provides holistic care
4) Comfortable environment
5) Pursuing the overall well-being of the baby's family
6) Efficient role in parenting and help in self-development
7) Quick adaptation of the latest parenting concept discussed during overseas conferences
8) Providing materials to help raise proper children
9) Medical staff who treats children with respect and sincerity
10) Teaming up with specialists when developmental problems are suspected

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Well-Child Checkup

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