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Check-up “U5 Untersuchung”
6th to 7th month of life
The fifth examination “U5” is done when your child has reached the age of about half a year. Doing “U5” means to focusing on movement and the eating habits of your child. The basic ability on moving as the motor skills have already developed considerably by this time. The Check-Up can also be combined with vaccinations.
![Happy little girl at a doctors checkup.Doctor pediatrician examining cute smiling little girl.](https://baby-boerde.de/wp-content/uploads//Untersuchung-1024x683.jpg)
early detection examination called “U-Untersuchungen”
The check-ups for your child are supposed to detect disorders development of your infant as soon as possible. It is very beneficial for your child to got to the check-ups because, if necessary, therapies can be started as early as possible.
All the screening examinations are done by the pediatrician. You can find a pediatrician in your surrounding in the adress box.