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Contact the reception to arrange and confirm the appointment before attending. The booking page can be used when activated; Submitting an application does not automatically confirm the appointment.

Bring previous reports and examinations, if available, vaccination records, and the names of current medications and their doses. Write down the complaint, the time it started, the questions you want to discuss, and bring previous growth measurements if available.

The scope of care mentioned in the doctor’s file includes children from birth until the end of adolescence, with evaluation and follow-up varying according to age and condition.

No. The consultation begins with listening to the complaint, examining, and reviewing previous information. The doctor determines the need for tests, images, or tests according to the case, and explains to the family the reason for requesting them.

The doctor determines the follow-up appointment according to the child’s condition and the care plan. There is no one-size-fits-all duration. Before leaving, confirm when the review is due, what to watch for and when to seek help before the appointment.

Do not use messages for emergency situations and do not wait for a secretarial response when a serious sign appears. Call for urgent assistance directly. Organizational communication with the clinic is for non-ambulatory booking and follow-up.

Feeding, swallowing, wet diapers, and weight tracking are considered together. From day five you can usually expect six or more well-wet diapers per day. If you urinate less, your weight doesn't improve, or you have difficulty feeding, seek early evaluation.

Persistent pain warrants help, and the baby's position and latching may need to be evaluated. A doctor or lactation specialist can monitor a feeding and provide appropriate guidance instead of continuing with pain without evaluation.

Seek urgent evaluation if you notice jaundice. Its appearance within the first 24 hours, or if it is accompanied by difficulty waking the baby, cessation of breastfeeding, or difficulty breathing, calls for an emergency immediately. Dark urine or pale stools also need urgent review.

Not every baby needs it. The child is evaluated and bilirubin is measured when jaundice is suspected, and the need for treatment is then determined. Monitoring and follow-up may be sufficient for some children, while others may require phototherapy or hospital care.

A temperature of 38°C or more in an infant under three months requires immediate medical evaluation, without waiting for a routine appointment. From three to six months of age, a temperature of 39°C or higher requires urgent evaluation. Do not wait for these numbers when there is difficulty breathing, difficulty waking up, or obvious deterioration.

No. Antibiotics treat some bacterial infections, but not the viruses that cause the common cold. The color of the mucus alone does not mean the need for an antibiotic. The doctor determines the need for it; Do not use an old prescription or someone else's medicine.

Do not choose combination cough and cold preparations without asking your doctor or pharmacist about their suitability for your age. The CDC does not recommend these over-the-counter preparations for children under six years of age because of their risks. The suitability of the medication varies according to its components and the age of the child.

Severe difficulty breathing, a blue or gray discoloration of the lips, or difficulty waking the child requires immediate emergency assistance. Don't wait for messages to be answered. See the Danger Signs page for other signs that require urgent action.

Not necessarily. Height is assessed on a growth chart and the speed of increase is monitored over time and family context. Slowed growth or changes in its course may require examinations; Comparison with friends or one measurement is not enough for evaluation.

Because monitoring the change in measurements over time helps to understand the path of growth. Bring a record of your height, weight, and measurement dates if available. After evaluating the course, the doctor decides whether additional investigations are needed.

Offer small portions and a variety of foods without force or punishment, and try the rejected food again another time. It is beneficial for the family to eat together and monitor what the child eats over several days instead of judging from one meal.

Complementary feeding is usually started around six months of age, along with breastfeeding, with a consistency that suits the baby's abilities and a safe preparation that reduces the risk of choking. The variety and texture gradually increase depending on his ability to eat.

Continue to breastfeed, and offer small, frequent amounts of age-appropriate fluids. Ask the doctor or pharmacist about the appropriate rehydration solution and how to prepare it. Do not dilute formula milk, and avoid juices and soft drinks. Failure to retain fluids or cessation of feeding warrants urgent evaluation.

Less urine or wet diapers, less tears, and dry mouth are signs that deserve urgent attention and evaluation, especially in young children. Difficulty waking up, breathing, or skin color changes with these signs require immediate emergency assistance.

Constipation may include hard, large, or pellet-like stools, pain or difficulty when defecating, and sometimes leakage of soft stool around a hard mass. Request an early evaluation; Treatment is determined according to age and condition and may require follow-up, not dietary modification alone.

No. Green or greenish-yellow vomiting, blood in the vomit, or sudden, severe abdominal pain requires going to the emergency room. If consciousness or breathing deteriorates, call an ambulance.

Mild illness, such as the common cold, does not usually prevent vaccination. Moderate or severe illness may require postponing some vaccines. Tell your vaccinator about your symptoms and any previous severe allergic reaction so he can evaluate you.

Check with the Turkish national program with the vaccination provider, and bring a record of previous doses, including doses given outside Türkiye. The need for subsequent dosing is discussed by history and age; It is not enough to copy a table from another country.

Discuss concerns with your child's doctor early, especially if he or she is not achieving age-appropriate skills. Clear examples of what he does and what is difficult for him help in the assessment; Follow-up or referral may be required. Lists skills for observation and is not a diagnosis on its own.

Notify the doctor and request an evaluation without waiting for the skill to return spontaneously. Mention what changed and when it started. Losing a previously acquired skill deserves medical discussion even if the rest of the skills appear good.