Caring for a newborn baby can be overwhelming, especially for first-time parents. From managing feeding and sleeping schedules to immunizations and well-child visits, newborn and infant care is constantly evolving through every stage of development. Fortunately, here at Children's Medical Clinics in the Kaufman, your pediatrician, Dr. Turner Lewis, and his professional team are here to help along every step of the way! Proudly serving the Kaufman, Dallas, Ellis, Henderson, Hunt, Navarro, Rains, Rockwall, Van Zandt, & Wood, TX, areas, read on to learn how Dr. Lewis can help you!

Newborn Care in Dallas and the surrounding areas

In addition to providing direct medical care and various screenings, your pediatrician also carefully monitors development to ensure that your child is progressing as expected and hitting standard milestones.

Children's Medical Clinics offer a range of services from birth through adolescence including:

• Well child appointments and screenings
• After hours care and same day appointments
• Developmental screenings
• Immunizations
• Diagnostic testing
• Counseling for special needs
• Patient education

Of course, if you are caring for a newborn, you already know that it involves much more than feedings and nailing down a good sleeping schedule for both the baby and yourself. Your pediatrician can help you with any questions and concerns, from breastfeeding information to counseling for special needs.

Some of the most common health issues and concerns for newborns include:

• Cold and flu
• Cough
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Diaper rash
• Colic
• Ear infection
• Jaundice
• Diarrhea

Signs You Should Take Your Newborn to See the Pediatrician

Children's Medical Clinics recommends standard good child visits at three to five days, two weeks, and then every two months. However, if your baby gets sick outside of a scheduled appointment or checkup, or is exhibiting certain symptoms, you should schedule an appointment with the pediatrician as soon as possible.

Some of the symptoms to look out for in a newborn baby include:

• Vomiting or diarrhea that lasts more than a few days
• High fever
• Loss of appetite
• Crying more than usual
• Blood in vomit or stool
• Difficulty breathing
• Signs of seizure
• Drainage from one or both ears
• Rash
• Uncontrollable breathing
• Becomes limp or unresponsive
• Yellow skin or eyes

Some of the most common health issues and concerns for newborns include:

• Cold and flu
• Cough
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Diaper rash
• Colic
• Ear infection
• Jaundice
• Diarrhea

Give us a call

For more information about newborn care and pediatric services, contact Children's Medical Clinics today by calling 972-932-1319 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lewis. We are proud to serve the Kaufman, Dallas, Ellis, Henderson, Hunt, Navarro, Rains, Rockwall, Van Zandt, & Wood, TX, communities!