2 1/2yr check up?

[sarahandeddie]

I just saw in another post someone mentioned a 2 1/2yr check up. I swear our pedi said we didn't have to come back until she was 3. Now I'm thinking I heard him wrong. Is everyone else doing check ups at 2 1/2. I feel so dumb for asking this!

[lilahbean13]

That's weird! We don't go back until 3 or 4... I've never heard of a 2.5 year checkup

[trixi282]

From what I've heard, it varies by ped. Our Ped in VA did 2.5 yr checkups, so I scheduled one when we moved to MN. The doc here did too, and we did it anyway because we needed forms for her new daycare anyway. You could always call your ped to double check.

[sarahandeddie]

Okay - I feel better knowing we aren't the only ones!

[reinedecajun]

We did one only because we just moved and needed to do a meet and greet with the new pediatrician.

[rollerrink]

Our pedi said 3, also. That's what we're doing.

[aimeefarrahfowler]

We had a 2 1/2 yr checkup, but I know not everyone did. He only got one shot that I'm guessing could wait to 3yr so it's not a really big deal.

[starfishy]

Our pedi is a 3 year appointment. They are good about reminders so I know there is no 2.5.

[bantyrooster]

Ours is 3.

[xanthepants]

3 here. But we took her in for a quick weight check to make sure he was ok with her gain of 2 lbs in about 8 months. She grew taller so he was fine with it.

[britbratjf]

Nope. Not until 3 here. And we are done with shots until 5.

[babywinks]

3 for us

[sarasansh]

We had a 2.5 but it was because our insurance covered it. Our pedi had us call and check before scheduling it, because not all insurances will cover a 30 month check-up. We didn't get shots or anything so I don't think you're missing anything.

[Riverdong11]

The initial paperwork I got when Liam was an infant stated that checkups would be yearly after kids turn 2. Then at his 2-year checkup his pedi told us that they do 2.5 year checkups now and made sure we scheduled it. It seems like it's becoming more common but not all pedis are doing it yet.

[junkytrunk]

We have no 2.5 check up either.

[heatherbee]

We did have one, but the practice just started in the last year or so.

[pinkluna]

Our pedi did one. I had some questions so it was helpful but no shots were needed.

[jennmm]

We had one. It was pretty much to do weight and see if we had any questions.

[roo1582]

We had one at 2 1/2 but the pedi said many insurance companies don't cover it, so if its not covered, not to worry about it and just come back at 3. They just like to make sure everything is going ok since a lot of signs developmental issues seem to develop between 2 and 3. But if you don't go until 3, its not really a big deal.

[MissMusic]

Our pedi said to so a 2.5yr checkup, and we're a little behind so we're going next week. Its just a checkup likes others said, no shots.

[ultramonkey]

We have one at 2.5 also. We're also behind so we go on Monday. I'm not sure what they will be checking for at the appointment though.

[nursedesi]

We also dont have another check up until 3 but just switched to a new pedi so I think I'll request a 2.5 year check up.

[laurski81]

Not till 3 here either.

[sarahandeddie]

I think I'll call to double check on Monday. It'd be nice if there was a universal standard!

[danielle1220]

Our Pedi also does 2.5 year checkups but he was booked all January so we won't be going until next week. From what I've heard, it's just a generic check up, no shots.

[mrsdonati]

We had one, but only because the pedi wanted to see how her speech therapy was coming along since she had been in it for 6 months.