Some recommendations for choosing your baby’s pediatrician.

The dilemma of the parents in front of the pediatrician’s choice is common, since he will guide the first years of his baby’s life. Some know what pediatrician they want for their child since pregnancy, but most decide it until the sixth or seventh month.

Faced with this situation it is recommended to make a list of pediatricians who have been recommended by friends, relatives or acquaintances, and investigate the reliability of the specialist.

To answer questions about the choice of the pediatrician and its suitability can answer certain questions:

• Is the pediatrician knowledgeable?
• Do you dislike when you ask questions?
• Do you have time to listen and solve the concerns, doubts and concerns of parents?
• Are the staff working with the pediatrician friendly and patient with both the children and the parents?
• Do you have the availability to answer the phone in case of being required in out of office hours?
• Is the parent’s home close to the pediatrician’s office for emergencies?
• Do you have the same criteria as parents in certain cases?
• Do you recognize their customs and traditions?

Options for choosing pediatrician:

• Compulsory social security plan: the child is registered with the birth.
• Supplementary health plan or prepaid medicine: offers an extensive list of pediatricians who are available to parents.
• Private Doctor: It is an alternative option that can help parents to be calmer and safer with raising their baby.

It is not very advisable to change pediatricians often because the longer the relationship with this professional is prolonged the better. Children get used to their doctor and that ends up being very beneficial for them.