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.
