Baby's Medical Follow-up in France: Mandatory Check-ups from 0 to 2 Years
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Why is baby's medical follow-up so important?
In France, the medical follow-up of infants is supervised by the State to guarantee the health and proper development of every child. According to Ameli.fr, 20 mandatory medical examinations are planned from birth to 6 years of age, all covered 100% by the Social Security.
Mandatory examinations from 0 to 2 years old
| Age | Examination | What is checked |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | Neonatal examination | General health, reflexes, malformations |
| 3 days | Guthrie test | Screening for rare diseases (phenylketonuria, etc.) |
| 1 month | 1st examination | Weight, height, head circumference, hips |
| 2 months | 2nd examination + vaccines | Development, sight, hearing |
| 4 months | 3rd examination + vaccines | Motor skills, tone, alertness |
| 9 months | Key examination | Psychomotor development, language, relationship |
| 24 months | 2-year examination | Language, walking, behavior, teeth |
The health record: your best ally
The health record is given at birth and must be presented at each consultation. It tracks all of baby's medical follow-up. According to Mpedia.fr (official website of French pediatricians), it is essential to keep it carefully and update it at each visit.
The PMI: free support for parents
Maternal and Child Protection (PMI) centers offer free consultations for babies, childcare advice, and support for new parents. Inquire at your town hall or on Service-Public.fr.
Preparing baby for consultations
For consultations, dress baby in easy-to-remove clothes. Discover our Baby Clothes & Bathrobes collection with practical and soft outfits. After the consultation, a moment of relaxation in our bath collection can help baby relax.
