A note from Dr. Erika Krumbeck:

Have you ever wondered what a naturopathic physician like myself discusses at a well-child check?  Naturopathic physicians typically spend 45 minutes to an hour in well-child visits.  We spend this extra time with families because our goal is not just to treat sick kids, but to keep kids from getting sick in the first place. A naturopathic physician always focuses on prevention – whether it be food allergies, asthma, diabetes, obesity or a host of other chronic health conditions.  Prevention of disease starts in infancy! 

Naturopathic physicians treat the whole – the whole person AND the whole family.  Naturopathic physicians treat the cause, not just the symptom of the problem.  And best of all, naturopathic physicians have lots of natural tricks and tips to keep kids healthy.

To get all well child guides for ages newborn through 12 months (plus bonuses) see My Infant Health Binder

Included in the 9 Month Well Child Guide

• Normal development at nine months, including a handy chart that shows the average age and age range for a number of developmental milestones (like crawling, pulling to stand, walking).
• When to be concerned about your child’s development.
• Diet: transitioning to more solid foods, drinking from a cup, choking hazards, iron-containing foods and more.
• Normal sleep at nine months: average awake time, sleeping through the night, resisting sleep, and more.
• What parents may be feeling, taking time for yourself, how to take care of yourself.
• Social considerations: separation anxiety, sibling rivalry, establishing the framework for discipline.
• Safety tips: Poison Control Center, safe sunscreens, and many more safety tips.
• What to expect from your baby between 9 and 12 months.

Bonus content!

• Herbal guide (“monograph”) with detailed information about typical use*

Extra bonus!

• A black and white copy for naturopathic physicians to use in their office.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. 

All of this starts on your child’s very first day of life!

This Well Child Guide is a window into my office – a peek at what I normally discuss during well-child visits with my patients.  It contains a naturopathic perspective on health for kids at their particular developmental stage.   I also compiled many useful pieces of information into one place.

This Well Child Guide is a dense 7-pages packed with content and space for office notes and your baby’s stats. For more information on what this guide covers please see below!