Finding a Doctor for Baby | Baby Care Basics | Parents

Watch as Parents Magazine explains these baby care basics! Finding a doctor is a balance of trust, expertise, and comfort. The best way to start is to ask for recommendations from friends. Once you have a few options, check their credentials. Whether you're looking for a family practice physician or a pediatrician, they should be board certified. This means he or she has passed certain exams and has completed ongoing education. When choosing a doctor, you should also take into consideration how far away the office is, what the office hours are like, and how the staff handles phone calls. Also be sure the practice accepts your insurance. You can gauge these things in person as you pay a visit to the office. Here, you can ask other parents in the waiting room what their opinions are. What do they like or dislike about the practice? Are they usually seen on time? Don't be afraid to ask hard questions of the doctor. Finding a doctor who will communicate with you is essential. Find a doctor who you feel the most at ease with, because your little one will be in their care for years to come! Subscribe to the Parents channel: http://po.st/SubscribeToParents About Parents: We’re here to help moms and dads raise happy, healthy kids—and have A LOT of fun along the way. Parents features information about child health, safety, behavior, discipline and education. There are also stories on women's health, nutrition, pregnancy, marriage, and beauty. It is aimed primarily at women ages 18–35 with young children. Follow us today to become the best parent you can be! Official Parents Website: http://po.st/ParentsOnline Follow Parents on FACEBOOK: http://po.st/ParentsOnFacebook Follow Parents on TWITTER: http://po.st/ParentsOnTwitter Follow Parents on PINTEREST: http://po.st/ParentsOnPinterest Follow Parents on INSTAGRAM: http://po.st/ParentsOnInstagram