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FAQs
Questions Parents Ask Most
Parenting comes with hundreds of questions — especially when it comes to your child’s health. We’ve answered the questions we hear most often at our clinic. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please call us. We’re always happy to talk.
When should I bring my newborn to see a pediatrician for the first time?
We recommend the first pediatric visit within 3–5 days of birth or hospital discharge. Early check-ups are critical for monitoring weight gain, assessing jaundice, checking feeding, and ensuring your newborn is settling in well. After that, we follow a schedule of well-child visits as recommended by the IAP — typically at 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, and so on. Early visits give new parents the reassurance and guidance they genuinely need.
What vaccinations does my child need, and when?
Your child needs a comprehensive series of vaccinations from birth through adolescence — including BCG, Hepatitis B, OPV, DPT, Hib, Rotavirus, PCV, IPV, MMR, Varicella, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, and more. At Kalra Child Care Clinic, we follow the complete IAP schedule and provide every family with a personalised immunization chart. If your child has missed any vaccines, catch-up schedules are available — it is never too late to protect your child.
My child has a high fever. When should I be concerned?
Any fever in a child under 3 months (above 38°C / 100.4°F) requires immediate medical attention. In older children, seek urgent care if the fever exceeds 39.4°C, lasts more than 3 days, or is accompanied by a rash, difficulty breathing, severe headache, stiff neck, unusual drowsiness, or a seizure. When in doubt, always call us — we would rather you call unnecessarily than delay care when it matters.
How do I know if my child's growth is normal for their age?
Growth is assessed using standardized IAP growth charts that compare your child’s height and weight to other children of the same age and sex. Dr. Bhushan plots and discusses your child’s growth curve at every well-child visit. Regular monitoring is the best way to catch any concerns early. If you are worried between visits, please book an appointment and we’ll assess it together.
Is it safe to vaccinate my child if they have a mild cold?
In most cases, yes — children with mild illnesses (slight runny nose, mild cough, low-grade fever) can be vaccinated safely. However, if your child has a moderate or severe illness — high fever, significant vomiting, or diarrhoea — it is advisable to postpone until recovery. Dr. Bhushan will always assess your child first. Please don’t delay vaccines unnecessarily, as this leaves your child unprotected.
My child isn't speaking as much as other children their age — should I be worried?
Speech development varies, but key warning signs include: no words by 12 months, no two-word phrases by 24 months, or loss of speech skills the child previously had. If you notice any of these, please bring your child in for a developmental assessment. Early identification and intervention make a significant difference to long-term outcomes.
How often should my healthy child see the pediatrician?
We recommend well-child visits at: 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years, and annually from age 3 onwards. These visits allow Dr. Bhushan to monitor growth, administer scheduled vaccines, assess development, and answer your parenting questions. Preventive care is just as valuable as sick care — don’t skip these visits even when your child seems perfectly well.
What should I do if my child has an allergic reaction?
For mild reactions (minor rash, mild itching) — call us for guidance on appropriate antihistamine use. For severe reactions — difficulty breathing, rapidly spreading hives, facial swelling, vomiting, or loss of consciousness — this is a medical emergency. Call 112 immediately or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. You can also call our clinic and we will guide you through the steps in real time.
Can I bring my child for a check-up even when they are not sick?
Absolutely — and we strongly encourage it. Well-child visits allow us to track growth, administer due vaccines, screen for developmental concerns, provide nutritional guidance, and answer your parenting questions — all in a calm, unhurried setting. Most health concerns are significantly easier to manage when caught early at a routine visit.
Does the clinic see children urgently, outside regular hours?
Our clinic is open morning and evening six days a week to accommodate urgent visits. Please call +91 9818163692 and we will do our best to see your child the same day. For life-threatening emergencies — severe breathing difficulty, loss of consciousness, or anaphylaxis — please go directly to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 112 immediately.