Question
The child has been crying and fussing a lot lately, and isn’t eating much. How often should infants have physical exams?
Answer
Hello, according to your description, it is generally recommended to have physical exams every 7 months until the child is 1 year old. You should increase nutritional supplementation with vitamins and trace elements, provide careful nursing and attention, and offer easy-to-digest and absorbent foods. Within the first four months, infants have normal suckling reflexes, and the 3-4 month period is when children are in the oral desire phase. Babies like to suck, lick things, and stick out their tongues. Therefore, it’s normal for this age baby to love to suck on their lips.