Preventive Services Task Force to detect amblyopia. A one-time vision screening between three and five years of age is recommended by the U.S. Fluoride use, limiting or avoiding juice, and weaning to a cup by 12 months of age may improve dental health. Car seats should remain rear facing until two years of age or until the height or weight limit for the seat is reached. Well-child visits provide the opportunity to answer parents' or caregivers' questions and to provide age-appropriate guidance. Preventive Services Task Force found insufficient evidence to make a recommendation. Based on expert opinion, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends developmental surveillance at each visit, with formal developmental screening at nine, 18, and 30 months and autism-specific screening at 18 and 24 months the U.S. Screening for postpartum depression in mothers of infants up to six months of age is recommended. Immunizations should be reviewed and updated as appropriate. A head-to-toe examination should be performed, including a review of growth. A complete history during the well-child visit includes information about birth history prior screenings diet sleep dental care and medical, surgical, family, and social histories. The well-child visit allows for comprehensive assessment of a child and the opportunity for further evaluation if abnormalities are detected.
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