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What is the best age for a child to start seeing a pediatrician?

Published on: August 25, 2026

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A pediatrician can start seeing your child from birth (0–28 days as a newborn), with regular infant visits up to 1 year of age helping monitor health, development, and overall well-being from the earliest stages.

What should early pediatric care include? 👶

1. 🩺 Newborn examination
Early check-ups help assess the baby's overall health and identify certain birth or developmental concerns.
2. 💉 Vaccinations
A pediatrician helps parents follow an age-appropriate immunization schedule and keep vaccinations on track.
3. 👀 Vision and hearing checks
Early screening can help identify vision or hearing concerns that may need attention.
4. 🫀 Heart, lungs and physical health
Regular examinations help monitor the baby's heart, lungs, abdomen, hips, and overall physical development.
5. 🥗 Growth and development guidance
Pediatric visits provide opportunities to discuss feeding, nutrition, development, safety, and age-appropriate care.

At Dr. Kalkekar's Cura Clinic, Dr. Shruti Kalkekar provides pediatric care focused on newborn and infant health, preventive care, vaccinations, developmental monitoring, and parent guidance.

Welcoming a newborn or caring for a growing baby? Consult Dr. Shruti at Dr. Kalkekar's Cura Clinic to plan age-appropriate pediatric care from the beginning.

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📍 NAP Details:

Name: Dr Shruti Kalkekar
Address: New Horizon CHS, Plot no. 1,2 & 3, near Navratna Restaurant, Sector 46, Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400706
Phone: +91 9323112515

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Dr. Shruti Kalkekar

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Dr. Shruti Kalkekar

Consultant Paediatrician

Dr. Shruti Kalkekar is a Consultant Paediatrician and Child Specialist in Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, with extensive experience in child and adolescent healthcare. She holds an MBBS and Diploma in Child Health (DCH), with specialized training in pediatric nutrition and adolescent health.

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