Whether you are bringing your newborn baby in for their first wellness check-up or you have a sick child, we encourage parents to ask questions at the visit so you feel comfortable with the care your child is receiving. Here are some suggested questions for your pediatrician:

For Wellness Check Ups:

• Do you have any concerns about my child's development?
• How can I ask a quick question during office hours?
• What is the standard immunization schedule?
• Do you have well child vs. sick child waiting areas?
• What are your philosophies on things like breast feeding, circumcision, shots, antibiotics?
• Are there other resources you suggest for information about my child's care and development?

For an Illness:

• What do you think is wrong with my child?
• What else could it be?
• What treatments would you prescribe?
• Are there alternative treatments?
• When should I expect them to be better?
• What could have prevented this?
• Do we need to come back to be rechecked?