Ask Dr. Young What questions do you want to be sure to ask on your next visit? This is a form to help us make sure you get all of the information you need on your next visit. Don't Forget to Ask Dr. Young...Food Questions? How much should my baby be eating? How long should each feeding take? How often should my baby take a bottle or breastfeed? If using formula: What’s the best formula for my child? If breastfeeding: Do I need a lactation consultant? If so, any recommendations? Any tips on nipple care for breastfeeding? Is it okay to pump and breastfeed at the same time? Digestion Questions? After eating, the baby seems gassy or upset. What should we do? Our baby seems to spit up a lot after eating. Could it be reflux? Any techniques to burping our baby that would be helpful? Sleep Questions? What’s the best way to soothe baby to sleep? Is it okay to use a pacifier? How often should my baby be sleeping? Where should my baby sleep, and how can we make sure it’s safe? Diaper Questions? How many wet diapers should my baby have each day? How many dirty diapers should my baby have each day? What color and consistency poop should we be looking for? Weight Questions? It looks like our baby has lost weight since birth; is this a concern? Why or why not? If it is a concern, what should we be doing differently? Vaccine Questions? What side effects can we expect after vaccinations? How should we comfort our baby? How often will baby be scheduled to receive vaccines? Can we discuss specific vaccines and any risk factors to consider? Can we request specific vaccine brands? Is it possible to spread out the vaccines to different appointments? Is it advisable? Umbilical Cord Questions? How long will it take for the cord to fall off? How should we be taking care of the area around the cord? Circumcision Questions? What are the risks and benefits of circumcision? When do you typically do the circumcision? What can we expect after the procedure? Bath Questions? How often should we bathe our baby? Where is the safest place to bathe our baby? Any tips on products to use to avoid rashes or irritation? Is lotion recommended after bath time? Development Questions? When should we start tummy time? Why is tummy time important? What things should we be looking for developmentally right now? Share this:TwitterFacebook
