{"id":40,"date":"2022-04-11T15:26:54","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T14:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oxfordhealth.local\/hvs\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2026-11-04T08:56:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T08:56:04","slug":"well-child","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/hv\/groups\/well-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Well Child Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Parents can access our well child clinics throughout the county. Our clinics are a mix of drop-in, or appointment based.<\/p>\n

At our well child clinics you can see one of our team members for any concerns you have about your child\u2019s general health, development or their weight.<\/p>\n

You can also contact our Parentline by texting Chat Health on 07312263081.<\/p>\n

Acutely unwell children should not be brought to well child clinic. If your child is acutely unwell contact your GP (or NHS 111) in the usual way.<\/p>\n

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Non-urgent advice: <\/span>How to book<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Please text ChatHealth on 07312263081,\u00a0 for further information on clinics in your area. Find their details here: HV contact list<\/a><\/p>\n

Learn about ChatHealth<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

When to weigh your baby<\/h2>\n

Your baby will be weighed in the first 2 weeks to check they are back to their birth weight.<\/p>\n

After that, babies are weighed at check-ups at about 2, 3, 4, and 13 months.<\/p>\n

Babies are only weighed more if there are worries about their health or growth.<\/p>\n

Weighing too often can cause unnecessary concern. It is better to notice feeding, behaviour, and how your baby is growing.<\/p>\n

Older babies are weighed less often because they grow more slowly.<\/p>\n

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Useful links<\/h2>\n