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Tests & preventive care

Preventive care in infancy

Growth, feeding, safety and early prevention

Every visit

Growth trends, feeding, sleep, examination and developmental progress are reviewed.

Prevention

Newborn screening, hearing, hips, vision, vitamin D, vaccination and safe sleep are checked according to age and indication.

Call sooner

Poor feeding, few wet nappies, fever under 3 months, marked jaundice, breathing difficulty or unusual drowsiness need prompt advice.

Medically updated: 13 August 2026