🩺 Well-Child Care · Warora
Well-Child & Growth Care in Warora — Routine Check-ups, Nutrition & Adolescent Health
Regular well-child visits are the foundation of preventive paediatric care. Dr. Chanda Haryani monitors your child's growth, development, and nutrition at every stage — from the 6-week check to adolescence. Vaccinations are reviewed and updated at each visit.
Recommended Well-Child Visit Schedule (IAP Guidelines)
The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommends the following well-child visits. Bringing your vaccination card to every visit allows the doctor to update the immunization schedule at the same time.
| Age | Key Focus | Vaccinations Due |
|---|---|---|
| Birth (discharge visit) | Weight, jaundice, cord, feeding, birth vaccination review | BCG, OPV-0, Hep B-1 (if not given at birth) |
| 6 weeks | Growth, feeding, reflexes, social smile | DPT-1, Hep B-2, OPV-1 + optional PCV/Rota/IPV |
| 10 weeks | Growth, development, parent questions | DPT-2, OPV-2 + optional PCV/Rota/IPV |
| 14 weeks | Motor milestones, nutrition review | DPT-3, Hep B-3, OPV-3 + optional PCV/Rota/IPV |
| 6 months | Sitting, complementary feeding start | Optional: Influenza-1, IPV booster |
| 9 months | Crawling, object permanence, first words | Measles-MR-1, Vit A-1 |
| 12 months | Walking, first words, nutrition transition | Hep A-1, Varicella-1, optional TCV |
| 15–18 months | Language, play, behaviour | MMR-2, DPT booster, OPV booster, Measles-MR-2 |
| 2 years | Milestone review, nutrition, dental | Hep A-2, Varicella-2 |
| Annual (3–18 years) | Growth, development, school readiness, adolescent health | Td (10 yr, 16 yr), HPV (girls 9–14 yr), annual Influenza |
Source: IAP Immunization Timetable 2025 and IAP Well-child visit guidelines. Last verified: June 2026. Confirm your child's specific schedule with the doctor.
Growth Monitoring — What We Track
At every visit, Dr. Haryani plots your child's measurements on standardised WHO/IAP growth charts to track:
Physical Growth
- Weight (kg)
- Length / Height (cm)
- Head circumference (infants)
- BMI (school-age and adolescent)
- Weight-for-height assessment
Nutrition Assessment
- Breastfeeding and complementary feeding review
- Iron and vitamin D status (common deficiencies in India)
- Dietary diversity for toddlers
- Overweight / underweight — both assessed
- Supplementation advice based on assessment
Developmental Milestones
- Gross motor (head control, sitting, walking, running)
- Fine motor (grasping, pincer grip, drawing)
- Language and communication (cooing, words, sentences)
- Social and emotional (smiling, eye contact, play)
- Red flag screening at each visit
Adolescent Care (10–18 years)
- Growth spurt monitoring
- Vaccination boosters: Td, HPV (girls)
- Anaemia and nutritional screening
- General health and wellbeing discussion
- Referral for specialist assessment when needed
What to Bring to a Well-Child Visit
- Vaccination record card (Mother Child Protection card)
- Growth chart or previous records from prior visits
- Previous prescriptions and any test reports
- List of current medicines and any known allergies
- Notes on any concerns: feeding, sleep, behaviour, development
- Questions you want to ask the doctor
Well-Child Care FAQs — Shiv Clinic, Warora
- The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommends well-child visits at: birth (within 24–48 hours of discharge), 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years, and then annually until 18 years. Many parents also visit for growth monitoring between these milestone visits. Bring your vaccination card and growth chart to every visit.
- A well-child visit typically covers: weight, length/height, and head circumference (plotted on growth charts); developmental milestone review appropriate to age; vision and hearing screening; vaccination review and administration of due vaccines; nutrition and feeding assessment; guidance on sleep, safety, and development; and opportunity for parents to ask questions.
- Mild variation in weight gain is normal. See the doctor if: weight drops significantly between visits, the child is consistently below the 3rd percentile on growth charts, or if you notice a slowing of growth that was previously normal. The doctor will assess feeding, nutrition, and rule out underlying causes. Do not start supplements without medical guidance.
- By 24 months, most children: walk steadily, run, and climb; use 50+ words and 2-word phrases; point to pictures in books; follow 2-step instructions; play alongside other children. Red flags that warrant assessment: no words by 16 months, no two-word phrases by 24 months, loss of previously acquired skills, or significant regression. See our Milestones Guide for a detailed age-by-age table.
- Dr. Haryani provides paediatric care from newborn age through adolescence (0–18 years), including health monitoring, vaccination updates (Td booster at 10 and 16 years, HPV for eligible girls), and adolescent health guidance. Parents of adolescents should feel comfortable discussing growth, nutrition, and general health concerns at these visits.
- At every well-child visit, Dr. Haryani assesses the child's growth against standard WHO/IAP growth charts, reviews the child's diet, and provides guidance on complementary feeding (for infants), balanced diet for toddlers, and nutritional needs for school-age children and adolescents. Iron and vitamin D supplementation may be recommended based on the assessment. Do not start iron or vitamin supplements without guidance.
Related Guides & Services
For a detailed age-by-age table of developmental milestones and red flags for each stage, see our parent guide. Related services and areas are also listed below.
Medical Disclaimer: This page provides general educational guidance on well-child care schedules and growth monitoring. Individual children vary; always discuss your child's specific growth and development with Dr. Chanda Haryani or a qualified paediatrician.
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