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It’s not an easy task finding a children’s doctor that is the right fit for your child, especially if you have no one to give you recommendations. However, there are several things you can do to eliminate a few pediatric doctors right away. Do your research - There’s nothing like filling out a bunch of paperwork and then realizing your insurance is not accepted at that pediatric office. Make sure that the pediatric doctor you are considering taking your child to accepts your insurance before you fill out all the paperwork. Confirm credentials and experience - You should check if the children’s doctor has the amount of experience, you'd like them to have and even check their ratings on google. The important thing is to make sure you thoroughly read the google reviews because some people rate a place poorly based on one instance of bad customer service, not the services they received from a doctor. Availability - You will want to make sure the children’s doctor you are looking to go with makes themselves available for their patients. Nothing is more frustrating than having a sick baby and not being able to book an appointment with a pediatrician. Decide if you like your pediatrician - There is no rule that once you see a particular pediatric doctor that you need to stick with them. If you don’t love them or have an issue with the services, they are providing for your child then switch to a new pediatrician. See how your doctor interacts with your newborn - You can learn a lot about a particular pediatric doctor just by watching how they interact with your newborn for the first visit. If you don’t have a good feeling after the first visit, then you should look elsewhere for a new pediatrician.