Pre-School Information for Parents

When we have a little, there is nothing we desire more than to care for and protect against any possible evil. One person outside the family that takes an important role in this task to undertake as parents is the pediatrician. The doctor, with his studies can cure any ill. Therefore, the choice of provider must not be arbitrary but careful and thoughtful.

There is no dialogue

For mothers, especially first-timers, it is very important to trust someone and feel comfortable to do any kind of questions that will arise along the way. Therefore, your pediatrician should be able to give you space so you can feel comfortable evacuating all the questions that appear.

Little space

Are you tired of calling your pediatrician’s office with no response? You always hear the same story from the receptionist to call back that promise? Really this is an indication that you should opt for another doctor. It is probably a sign that is overwhelmed with homework and can not give you the attention it really deserves your child.

Your kids do not like

We sometimes forget that the main protagonists are our children. We can not ignore the personal chemistry that exists between them and their doctor. If the latter does not show empathy with the child, or does not have a few seconds to make you feel in a comfortable, they will grow with a rejection of unnecessary and annoying. Believe me this is a real problem.
Discard your concerns

There is something that goes beyond listening. It is not only receiving but incorporate ideas and opinions really valid. Are not you the one who spends all day with the baby? If the doctor does not leave too much emphasis on your ideas and simply discard them, I recommend you start looking for someone to take into account your claims.

Want to read more? We invite you to discover together how to find a good pediatrician for our children .

Tips for choosing the best doctor

Many times when choosing a pediatrician, parents see you in a bind because they do not know what is best for our children. Usually we have a long list of names of pediatricians who do not know anything.

And you must bear in mind that you make the right decision when choosing a pediatrician to attend our son at birth and during the first years of life.

Ideally, parents choose a pediatrician from the time of pregnancy, but usually is chosen then, as during pregnancy found no chance. The pediatrician has an important role in the life of your child, as it will help to grow healthily and guide you in your job as a parent.

I recommend you to choose your pediatrician have several interviews with practitioners to assess their behavior, you can start with the pediatricians of acquaintances or friends.

Your child must feel comfortable with the pediatrician you choose, it must be ready at all times to answer all your questions clearly and fun of it. You need to trust your pediatrician give you a phone number where you can find it in the event of an emergency or important consultation that requires your response.

It is best to choose a pediatrician that is located near your home and your office hours are consistent with the time at which we take to control availability, it is also important to have good transport to his office.

If you can find the right doctor for you will notice their trust towards him will note that the health of your child for several years.

Your pediatrician may prefer that you make the routine visits to certain hours, for example, in office hours. Do not wait to get dark to consult your pediatrician about a problem that began during the day.

If you are not sure that the child should be seen, call your doctor by phone. Where necessary, immediately set a date, or you can give instructions and advice if the visit is not necessary.

Call your pediatrician
Before you call, take your child’s temperature and record. Ask the doctor or a brief summary of ongoing problems, as the doctor probably will not have to hand the history of their child and can not remember all the details. Also mention the medications you are taking. Have also the vaccination card, as these may be relevant to assess certain situations by telephone.

If possible, have your child around: especially if large, may clarify some details (you can tell where it hurts, and you do not have to go to another room to answer about a rash, wound, etc …)

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- For babies

Self in infants can not do much to save diarrhea alert when your baby loses a lot and not to drink water. In case of diarrhea is therefore advisable to contact the pediatrician if the diarrhea stops within two power supplies. There are different possible treatments.

In this case you can simply continue breastfeeding the baby but try to give some water between the different power supplies.

- For children aged 1 years

If it goes more slowly and with the consent of the pediatrician, may your children from 1 years solid food give back. (more…)