Choosing a Pediatrician

Babies and children are not just small adults - their healthcare needs are different. So, it is important to find a healthcare professional that can provide specialized care. As a baby grows and develops, a healthcare provider is essential for well baby and child care as well as when illnesses or injuries occur. A pediatrician, family practice physician, or pediatric nurse practitioner can be your baby's primary care provider. The medical specialty dealing with children is called pediatrics.

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Permalink Reply by Erin on September 29, 2011 at 3:02pm

I chose my current pediatrician based on a recommendation from my mom's friend who uses her. That said, I still set up an appointment while I was pregnant to meet and see how I felt around her, if she felt the same way I do about health topics (such as vaccinations) and so forth. I also wanted to make sure that she'd be able to handle my son who is special needs (as I wanted to transfer him over and use one pediatrician for both kiddos).