Newborn Care
Bringing a newborn into the world is a joyous and transformative experience, accompanied by a world of questions and uncertainties. Dr. Garriga and Dr. Pinnamaneni pay special attention to your child's development and aim to support you in your parenting journey.
Every family brings unique needs, goals, and routines. We take time to listen, guide, and support you throughout your baby’s early months. We provide clear, compassionate care and a welcoming environment where parents feel comfortable and confident.
Your Baby’s First Visits
Your baby’s first appointment usually takes place within 48 hours of leaving the hospital. During this visit, we evaluate your newborn’s weight, feeding patterns, and overall comfort. We check for jaundice, review safe sleep practices, discuss diaper output, and answer all questions you may have.
This visit is designed to help your baby get off to a healthy start while giving you reassurance and confidence during the earliest days at home.
The Two Week Visit
Around two weeks of age, most babies return for another check. At this visit, we look for steady weight gain, review breastfeeding or formula feeding, and talk about your baby’s developing sleep patterns. We assess umbilical cord healing, tummy time progress, and your baby’s early interactions. This is also an important time to check in on how your family is adjusting and to offer practical, personalized guidance.
The One Month Visit
At one month old, your newborn is growing rapidly and becoming more alert. During this visit, we measure growth, observe early smiling and increased eye contact, and review tummy time, soothing techniques, and typical sleep behaviors. We address questions about fussiness, gassiness, evening patterns, or feeding transitions. This visit often brings clarity as families begin to develop a daily rhythm.
Two Month Visit
Your baby becomes more expressive and responsive. We review visual tracking, social smiling, cooing, tummy time strength, and feeding progress. Immunizations begin at this visit, and we talk about establishing more predictable routines.
Four Month Visit
Many babies start rolling and reaching at this age. We check motor skills, early communication sounds, sleep patterns including possible regressions, and readiness signs for solids. Feeding volume, bottle or breast preferences, and safety are also discussed.
Six Month Visit
Your baby is more mobile and interactive. We look at sitting with support, babbling, increased interest in foods, and improved hand coordination. We offer guidance on solid food introduction, nap schedules, and developmental progress.
Nine Month Visit
This is an exciting phase filled with exploration. We evaluate crawling, pulling to stand, early word imitation, finger feeding, curiosity, and sleep consistency. Many babies become more independent with movement and play.
Twelve Month Visit
Your child is approaching toddlerhood. We assess standing, cruising, first steps, early words, and transitions such as moving to whole milk. We also review safety, feeding routines, and developmental milestones as your baby enters the next stage.