Importance of Well-Child or Preventative Visits

Some of the most important doctor visits happen when your child isn’t sick.

At Utah Valley Pediatrics, well-child visits help keep your child healthy as they grow. We follow Bright Futures, a trusted guide created by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is considered the gold standard for pediatric care.

Bright Futures helps make sure children get the right checkups, tests, and guidance at the right ages—from birth through the teen years.

Working Together for Your Child’s Health

We believe the best care happens when parents and pediatricians work as a team. Regular well-child visits help build strong relationships, better communication, and trust over time.

These visits help us get to know your child and your family, so we can give care that fits your child’s needs.

You can view our Well-Child Visit Schedule to see when visits are recommended and what happens at each one.

Prevent Problems Before They Start

Well-child visits help us watch your child’s health over time. This makes it easier to find small problems early—before they become bigger and harder to treat.

At each visit, your child may receive:

• A full physical exam
• Measurements like height, weight, and BMI
• Screenings for growth, development, and learning
• Tests based on your child’s age

All of this information is recorded so we can track your child’s progress and spot concerns early.

Learn What to Expect as Your Child Grows

Well-child visits are also a time to learn. Your pediatrician can talk with you about:

• Normal growth and development
• Nutrition and healthy habits
• Safety at home, school, and during activities
• Health issues common in our area

This helps you know what’s normal and what to watch for as your child grows.

Answers and Peace of Mind

Parents often have questions but don’t always know when to ask them. Well-child visits are the perfect time to bring up concerns.

Your pediatrician can help with:

• Sleep or eating problems
• Toilet training
• Learning or attention concerns
• Behavior or social questions

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. You know your child best, and sharing your concerns helps us provide better care.

Protecting Your Child From Serious Diseases

Well-child visits also help keep your child’s vaccines up to date. According to the CDC, vaccines have greatly reduced serious diseases that once harmed or killed many children.

These diseases still exist in other parts of the world and can return if vaccination rates drop. Children who are not vaccinated are much more likely to get sick.

Vaccines work so well that many parents have never seen these diseases—but protecting children remains very important.

What You Can Expect From Us

We are committed to giving your child the best care possible. Well-child visits are an important part of that care.

Each year around your child’s birthday, we’ll send a reminder to schedule their annual well-child visit. If you have questions or would like to make an appointment, please contact us.

Well-child visits help protect your child today—and in the future.