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Why Families Choose Us

Pediatric care that puts
your child first — always

At icare pediatrics, we partner with families to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and highly coordinated care — from your baby’s first breath to young adulthood.

Same-Day Sick Visits

Your child is sick today — we make room for them today. We reserve appointment slots every morning for same-day sick visits so you never have to choose between waiting it out and going to the ER for non-emergencies.

Patient Centered Medical Home

icare pediatrics is a recognized Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. That means coordinated care, chronic disease management, behavioral health support, and a team that knows your child deeply.

MyChart — Anytime Access

Message your care team, request prescription refills, review lab results, and schedule appointments — all from your phone via Epic MyChart. We respond to messages during business hours, typically within one business d

Well-Visit Navigator

Your child’s wellness journey,
every step of the way

Tap any age to see what to expect at that well-child visit — vaccines, milestones, and key topics we’ll discuss together.

Vaccines Due

  • Hepatitis B — 1st dose (if not given at hospital)

Developmental Milestones

  • Hearing screen completed at hospital
  • Jaundice check
  • Weight, length, head circumference
  • Newborn screening results reviewed

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • Feeding — breast milk or formula
  • Safe sleep — ABCs (Alone, Back, Crib)
  • Umbilical cord care
  • When to call the doctor
  • Car seat safety
  • Vitamin D supplementation for breastfed babies

Vaccines Due

  • VAXELIS (DTaP, Polio, Hib, Hep B) — 1st dose
  • Prevnar-20 (Pneumococcal) — 1st dose
  • Rotavirus (oral) — 1st dose

Developmental Milestones

  • Smiles socially
  • Follows faces with eyes
  • Lifts head during tummy time
  • Recognizes parents’ voice
  • Coos and makes sounds

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • Feeding schedule and amounts
  • Sleep schedule and patterns
  • Tummy time practice daily
  • Developmental milestones
  • Safe sleep reminders
  • Postpartum support for parents

Vaccines Due

  • VAXELIS — 2nd dose
  • Prevnar-20 — 2nd dose
  • Rotavirus (oral) — 2nd dose

Developmental Milestones

  • Holds head steady
  • Rolls from back to side
  • Laughs and smiles
  • Reaches for objects
  • Sits with support
  • Brings hands to mouth

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • Introducing solid foods (not before 4–6 months)
  • Sleep training — drowsy but awake
  • Teething symptoms
  • Oral health — gum wiping
  • Screen time — avoid under 18–24 months
  • Back to sleep always

Vaccines Due

  • VAXELIS — 3rd dose
  • Prevnar-20 — 3rd dose
  • Rotavirus — 3rd dose (if needed)
  • Influenza vaccine (annual, starting at 6 months)

Developmental Milestones

  • Sits without support
  • Babbles (“ba ba”, “da da”)
  • Transfers objects hand to hand
  • Recognizes familiar faces
  • Responds to own name

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • Starting solid foods — single-ingredient purées
  • Early allergen introduction (peanuts, eggs)
  • Cup introduction
  • Iron supplementation if breastfed
  • Safety — baby-proofing your home
  • Stranger anxiety — normal at this age

Vaccines Due

  • No routine vaccines at this visit — screening visit

Developmental Milestones

  • Pulls to stand
  • Crawls or scoots
  • Uses pincer grasp
  • Object permanence — searches for hidden objects
  • Waves bye-bye
  • Says “mama” or “dada” (nonspecific)

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • Finger foods and choking safety
  • Sleep regressions — normal
  • Separation anxiety
  • Lead and anemia screening
  • Developmental screening (M-CHAT preview)
  • Dental care — first tooth = first brush

Vaccines Due

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) — 1st dose
  • Varicella (Chickenpox) — 1st dose
  • Hepatitis A — 1st dose
  • Prevnar-20 — 4th dose (if needed)

Developmental Milestones

  • Takes first steps or walks
  • Says 1–3 words with meaning
  • Understands “no”
  • Points to show interest
  • Drinks from a sippy cup
  • Feeds self with fingers

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • Transitioning from formula to whole milk (12 months)
  • Stopping the bottle by 15 months
  • Limit juice to 4 oz/day max (or none)
  • Weaning and toddler nutrition
  • Transition from crib to toddler bed timing
  • Discipline — redirection, not punishment

Vaccines Due

  • DTaP — 4th dose
  • Hib — 4th dose (if needed)
  • Hepatitis A — 2nd dose (may be given)

Developmental Milestones

  • Walks independently
  • Says 3–6 words
  • Stacks 2 blocks
  • Scribbles with crayon
  • Follows simple 1-step commands
  • Uses spoon (messily)

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • Temper tantrums — normal and expected
  • Picky eating strategies
  • Screen time limits
  • Tooth brushing twice daily
  • Potty training readiness signs
  • Reading books together daily

Vaccines Due

  • Hepatitis A — 2nd dose (if not at 15 months)
  • Influenza (annual)

Developmental Milestones

  • Vocabulary of 10–20+ words
  • Begins combining 2 words

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • M-CHAT autism screening
  • Language development — talk and read constantly
  • Toddler nutrition and mealtime battles
  • Sleep — 11–14 hours including nap
  • Fluoride toothpaste — grain-of-rice size
  • Safety: water, stairs, car seats

Vaccines Due

  • No routine vaccines (catch-up as needed)
  • Influenza (annual)

Developmental Milestones

  • 50+ words; 2–3 word phrases
  • Runs and kicks a ball
  • Turns book pages
  • Parallel play with peers
  • Follows 2-step instructions
  • Beginning potty training readiness

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • Speech delay screening
  • Potty training — readiness and approach
  • Preschool readiness
  • Sleep needs (11–14 hours)
  • Screen time — 1 hour/day max (quality content)
  • Dental visit — first dentist appointment if not done

Vaccines Due

  • Influenza (annual)
  • Catch-up vaccines as needed

Developmental Milestones

  • 3–4 word sentences
  • Rides tricycle
  • Dresses with help
  • Engages in imaginative play
  • Uses “I” in conversation
  • Counts to 3 or more

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • Preschool and school readiness
  • Vision and hearing screening
  • Blood pressure check (starts at 3)
  • Nutrition — 3 meals + 2 snacks
  • Oral health and dental care
  • Emotional regulation and big feelings

Vaccines Due

  • DTaP — 5th dose
  • Polio (IPV) — 4th dose
  • MMR — 2nd dose
  • Varicella — 2nd dose
  • Influenza (annual)

Developmental Milestones

  • Speaks in full sentences
  • Knows first and last name
  • Hops on one foot
  • Draws a person with 4 parts
  • Follows 3-step instructions
  • Cooperative play with peers

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • Kindergarten readiness
  • Vision and hearing screening
  • Lead and hemoglobin screening
  • Sun safety and outdoor play
  • Media literacy basics
  • Stranger safety and body autonomy

Vaccines Due

  • Influenza (annual)
  • Catch-up as needed

Developmental Milestones

  • Reads simple words or beginning to
  • Counts to 20+
  • Rides bike with training wheels
  • Ties shoes (some)
  • Friendships becoming important
  • Distinguishes fantasy from reality

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • School performance and learning
  • ADHD screening if concerns
  • Helmet and bike safety
  • Healthy lunch planning
  • Sleep — 10–12 hours
  • Bullying awareness and social skills

Vaccines Due

  • Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
  • MenACWY (Meningococcal) — 1st dose
  • HPV vaccine — 2-dose series begins (6–12 months apart)
  • Influenza (annual)

Developmental Milestones

  • Puberty beginning (girls earlier, boys later)
  • Abstract thinking emerging
  • Peer relationships central
  • More independent decision-making
  • Identity exploration begins

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • Puberty education
  • HPV vaccine discussion
  • Mental health check-in — anxiety, depression screening
  • Healthy relationships and boundaries
  • Social media safety
  • Sleep — 9–12 hours critical
  • Sports physicals

Vaccines Due

  • MenACWY booster at 16
  • HPV series completion
  • Annual influenza
  • Tdap if not given
  • MenB (meningococcal B) — offered at 16+

Developmental Milestones

  • Identity and independence development
  • Driving (16+)
  • College and career thinking
  • Intimate relationships
  • Executive function maturing

Topics We’ll Discuss

  • Confidential teen conversation (parent steps out)
  • Mental health — depression, anxiety, eating disorders
  • Substance use education
  • Sexual health and STI prevention
  • Safe driving
  • Transition to adult healthcare planning
  • College health preparation

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We work with most major insurance plans

Don’t see your plan? Call us at (517) 203-5447 — we verify benefits before your visit. We also offer financial assistance for uninsured families.

17 people who will know
your child by name

Physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health specialists, care managers, and an extraordinary support team — all working together for your child.

17 people who will know
your child by name

Physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health specialists, care managers, and an extraordinary support team — all working together for your child.