Private Baby and Child Health Checks: Peace of Mind for Parents in the UK

Your child's health is your top priority — and when it comes to early development, reassurance matters. 👶 In 2025, more UK parents are turning to private baby and child health checks to get fast, thorough assessments and support, without the long waits often seen with NHS services.

In this guide, we explain why private paediatric care is growing in popularity and how early health checks can help your child thrive.

🚼 What Are Private Baby and Child Health Checks?

Private baby and child health checks are comprehensive assessments carried out by experienced GPs or paediatric specialists. These checks are designed to:

• Monitor physical growth and development 📏

• Assess cognitive and social milestones 🧠

• Identify potential medical concerns early

• Provide timely vaccinations and booster updates 💉

• Offer personalised health and nutrition advice

These consultations are tailored to the child's age, medical history, and any concerns the parents may have.

🏥 Why Parents Are Choosing Private Child Health Services

While NHS services provide essential child development reviews (such as the newborn physical examination and the 6-8 week check), demand often exceeds capacity.
Private child health services offer:

• Shorter waiting times (appointments often available within days)

• Longer consultations, allowing for more thorough assessments

• Access to private specialists, including paediatricians, dietitians, and child psychologists

• Flexible appointment options, including evenings and weekends

• Immediate referrals for specialist investigations if needed

In a time when early detection of developmental concerns is crucial, private health checks can provide fast reassurance and action. 🛡️

🧒 What Does a Private Baby or Child Health Check Include?

Typical components of a private child health check include:

📏 Growth and Development Monitoring

• Height, weight, and head circumference tracking

• Growth chart plotting against WHO standards

• Assessment of motor skills (sitting, crawling, walking)

• Monitoring of speech and language milestones

🧠 Cognitive and Behavioural Screening

• Age-appropriate cognitive skills (problem-solving, learning)

• Emotional development and social interaction evaluation

• Behavioural screening (for signs of ADHD, autism, anxiety)

🛡️ Health and Nutrition Review

• Feeding and dietary advice, including allergy management

• Sleep patterns and bedtime routine support 🌙

• Oral health check and advice on early dental hygiene 🦷

💉 Immunisation Review

• Checking vaccine records against the UK Immunisation Schedule

• Private booster vaccines (such as travel vaccines or early meningitis vaccines) available if required

🚨 Early Identification of Health Concerns

• Ear, nose, throat, and respiratory assessments

• Skin condition evaluations (eczema, allergies)

• Cardiovascular examination (heart sounds, murmurs)

• Hip checks (especially important in newborns)

📈 Why Early Health Checks Matter

Early identification of developmental delays, sensory issues, nutritional deficiencies, or chronic conditions can dramatically improve a child’s outcomes.

Early interventions help with:

• Speech and language therapy if needed 🗣️

• Physical therapy for motor skill delays 🏃

• Specialist referrals for suspected conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or ADHD

• Targeted dietary support to prevent future health issues

Proactive checks provide parents with the reassurance that their child is on track — or the opportunity to address any concerns early, when treatment is most effective. 🚀

💷 How Much Do Private Child Health Checks Cost?

Costs vary depending on the clinic and the complexity of the check, but typical fees are:

• Baby health checks: £150–£250

• Full child health screenings: £250–£400

• Specialist developmental assessments: £350–£600

Some private clinics, like Ready Health, offer bundled packages that include growth monitoring, developmental milestones, and immunisation reviews for one transparent price.

Tip: Always choose a reputable, CQC-registered clinic to ensure the highest standards of care. 🏥

🌟 Why Choose Ready Health for Your Child’s Private Health Check?

At Ready Health, we understand that every child is unique. Our private baby and child health services offer:

• Same-week appointments with friendly, experienced clinicians 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

• Comprehensive milestone and development checks

• Flexible bookings, including evenings and weekends

• Tailored advice for your child's nutrition, sleep, and wellbeing

• Quick onward referral to paediatric specialists if needed

We proudly serve families across Standish, Wigan, Chorley, Horwich, and Bolton.

Give your child the best possible start.
Book your private baby or child health check with Ready Health today and enjoy peace of mind for their future. 👶✨