Baby Bundle

Well Child Visits

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Well Child Visits tell an important story about your child’s health and development.

The Well Child Program is a series of visits that take place as your child grows from baby to child. 

It provides a comprehensive health assessment, shares knowledge and skills, and provides connection with other resources to support your journey as a parent. 

Health professionals will see you and your child at 9 different times during your child’s development from birth to school-age:

Approximate time Things to talk about Questions you may have Immunizations*

Within 1 week

and at 2 weeks
  • Vitamin D supplementation
  • Your baby's feeding
  • Your baby's sleeping
  • Caring for your new baby
  • Connecting with your new baby
  • Keeping baby safe and safe sleeping
  • Contraception
  • Parent nutrition, stress and fatigue
  • How do I know when my baby is hungry?
  • How long is formula good after making it?
  • How long is breast milk good after pumping it?
  • Where can my baby sleep?
  • How much vitamin D do I give my baby?
  • How often will the baby wake up at night?
  • What should I do if I have trouble breastfeeding?
  • What can I do if I don't have enough support at home?
 HB Hepatitis B

1 month

  • Your baby's feeding

  • Your baby's sleeping

  • Nurturing, understanding and interacting with your baby

  • Keeping baby safe

  • Baby growth and development

  • Recognizing illness

  • Parent stress and fatigue

  • How can I bond with my baby?

  • How will I know if my baby is feeding well?

  • What do I do when the crying is overwhelming?

  • How do I know if my baby's sleep surface is safe?

  • What are signs I can look for to make sure baby is safe when I pack/carry them?

  • Where can I learn infant CPR?

  • What kinds of help can I ask family and friends for?

HB Hepatitis B

BCG Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (Tuberculosis)

2 months

  • Your baby's feeding

  • Your baby's sleeping patterns

  • Nurturing, understanding and interacting with your baby

  • Social development and play

  • Keeping baby safe as they grow, protecting from falls

  • Family relationships

  • Is it safe to take medications during breastfeeding?

  • How long do babies sleep for?

  • Where can I access support if I feel anxious or depressed?

  • Why is 'tummy time' important?

DTaP-IPV-Hib Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, inactivated polio, Haemophilus influenza type B

Men-C-C Meningococcal conjugate C

Pneu-C-13 Pneumococcal conjugate

Rot-1/Rot-5 Rotavirus

4 months

  • Your baby's feeding

  • Your baby's sleeping patterns

  • Hearing and vision

  • Teething

  • Keeping baby safe as they grow

  • Parent support and resources

  • Parent stress and fatigue

  • Early learning

  • Returning to work or school

  • What are the signs when my baby is ready for solid foods?

  • What traditional foods are important for my baby?

  • How do I keep my baby's gums (and teeth) clean?

  • How will I know if my baby is growing well?

  • Is it normal that my baby does not sleep through the night?

  • How do I adjust the car seat as my baby grows?

DTaP-IPV-Hib Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, inactivated polio, Haemophilus influenza type B

Pneu-C-13 Pneumococcal conjugate

Rot-1/Rot-5 Rotavirus

6 months

  • Introducing solids

  • Your baby's sleeping

  • Your baby's behaviour cues and needs

  • Social development and play

  • Teething and oral health

  • Keeping baby safe

  • Support baby's development

  • How do I keep my house safe for my baby now that they have started to move?

  • How can I help my baby's language development?

  • How do I introduce solid foods to my baby?

  • How do I comfort my baby when they are teething?

  • What do I do if my baby has a fever?

DTaP-IPV-Hib Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, inactivated polio, Haemophilus influenza type B

HB Hepatitis B

Pneu-C-13 Pneumococcal conjugate

Rot-5 Rotavirus

12 months

  • Your child's nutrition

  • Reading to your child

  • Teething and oral health

  • Your child's behaviour

  • Recognizing illness

  • Child safety and protection

  • Early learning and development

  • How can I establish a bedtime routine?

  • How can I support my child to try new foods?

  • Does my baby still need formula after 12 months?

  • How can I make my home safe for my child?

  • Where can I get support when I return to work or school?

MMRV Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella

Men-C-C Meningococcal conjugate C

18 months

  • Your child's nutrition

  • Teething and oral health

  • Getting ready for using the toilet

  • Social and play needs

  • Child safety and protection

  • Early learning and development

  • Are there other strategies I can use to soothe my child?

  • What can I expect for my child's speech and language development?

  • What toys are appropriate for this age?

  • How can I keep my baby safe as they explore more of the world?

DTaP-IPV-Hib Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, inactivated polio, Haemophilus influenza type B

Pneu-C-13 Pneumococcal conjugate

MMRV Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella

3 years
  • Your child's nutrition
  • Behaviour and needs
  • Social and play needs
  • Toilet training
  • Reading to your child
  • Positive family relationships
  • Early learning
  • Speech and language development
  • How can I support my child when the are having a tantrum?
  • How can I support my child using the toilet?
  • I am unsure how to make sure my child is eating well to grow healthy and strong.
  • How can I respond to a picky eater?
  

4-5 years
  • Preparing for school
  • Your child's diet and nutrition
  • Behaviour and needs
  • Social and play needs
  • Home and environment safety
  • Encouraging positive growth and development
  • Toothbrushing and oral health
  • How can I support my child as they start school?
  • How can I access speech and language support?
  • What can I do if I have concerns about my child's development and wellness and want access to comprehensive care and support?
  • How do I access Jordan's Principle?
  • How do I access Child First Initiative?
 DTaP-IPV-Hib Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, inactivated polio, Haemophilus influenza type B

*Your health care provider will discuss the recommended immunizations for infants and children in the Northwest Territories as part of the Well Child visit. They are there to provide information and to answer your questions. It is never too late to start or catch up on immunizations.

*BCG is now given in the NWT at 1 month of age, after you and your healthcare provider know the results of your baby’s SCID test. BCG is only recommended for certain infants. Talk with your healthcare provider of public health nurse for more information.