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.

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!

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

Included in the Newborn Well Child Guide

• Normal reflexes and development
• How far your baby can see
• Tricks for initiating breastfeeding
• What to expect for diaper changes in the first week of life
• When to introduce a bottle or pacifier
• Safe sleep practices, and how to reduce your child’s risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
• Normal/average awake time for newborns
• General safety tips
• Tips for new Moms and Dads including advice on Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression, and how to take care of yourself!
• Information about when to expect growth spurts, Wonder Weeks™, average weight gain and upcoming developmental milestones between newborn and 2 months.*

Bonus content!

• Herbal guide (“monograph”) with detailed information about typical use, recipes and more!*

*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.