How do I go about choosing a good doctor for my baby?

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<< << How do I go about choosing a good doctor for my baby?

How do I go about choosing a good doctor for my baby?

A good doctor is important as he/she will be performing your newborn's examination, baby check-ups in the initial weeks of life and in the continuing years. In emergency situations, you will want to depend on a reliable doctor with whom you are comfortable with. Some tips on choosing your baby's doctor:

• Decide if you want a pediatrician or a family doctor

• Get your friends who are parents of little kids to recommend their physician to you

• Look for a doctor who has been board-certified with at least 3 years of training in pediatrics or family medicine

• Check on accessibilities; is it easy to get appointments on the same day, whether the clinic operates on weekends and evening hours

• Check on arrangements when your doctor is not on duty; who will be the attending doctor to care for your baby when you make the appointment

• Look for a clinic with friendly, helpful staff

• Look for a clinic with a waiting room that is baby-friendly - clean, pleasant and room to crawl around

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