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Well-Child and Developmental Assessments
Regular visits that build a full picture of your child's growth and development over time.
Well-Child & Developmental Assessments
A well-child visit can feel routine until it isn't. Regular check-ups give a paediatrician the chance to catch small concerns early, long before they become bigger ones.
Dr Angela Colquhoun uses these visits to build a full picture of your child's growth and development over time, rather than a single snapshot on one particular day.
What Happens At A Well-Child Visit?
Each assessment may review growth, nutrition, sleep, behaviour, developmental milestones, learning, hearing and vision, alongside age-appropriate preventative care. Because these visits happen regularly, changes are easier to spot and address early.
When Concerns Arise
What If Something Looks Different?
If a concern comes up during an assessment, whether about growth, hearing, vision or a developmental milestone, it is explained clearly and followed up with practical next steps. Some children need a little more time or a referral for further input, and this is discussed openly rather than left unclear. For ongoing feeding or growth concerns, see growth, nutrition and digestive health.
Well-Child & Developmental Assessments
Why Regular Visits Matter
Missing a scheduled visit here and there is common and rarely a cause for concern, but keeping broadly to the schedule gives the clearest picture of your child's growth over time. If a visit is missed, simply book the next available appointment rather than waiting for the next milestone date. Each check-up builds on the last one, so consistency matters more than perfect timing.
Schedule A Well-Child VisitVisit Schedule
How Often Should My Child Be Seen?
The recommended schedule for South African families runs at particular intervals and milestones.
- 1Two weeks
- 2Six weeks
- 3Twelve weeks
- 4Six months
- 5Nine months
- 6One year
- 7Fifteen months
- 8Eighteen months
- 9Two years
- 10Yearly, thereafter
Each visit is tailored to your child's age and stage rather than following a fixed checklist.
