Choosing a pediatrician for your child can be a difficult decision. There are many things to consider when looking for a pediatrician to ensure that your child receives the best care and that both you and your child are comfortable with the provider. It can be a good idea to ask for referrals from friends and family, to check reviews online if available, and to meet the doctor in question before making the final decision. 
When looking for a doctor you’ll want to find someone who follows a similar health care policy as you do. Things like vaccination schedules, feeding philosophies and ideas on conventional vs holistic approaches should all be considered when choosing the right pediatrician for your family. Finding a doctor that believes and implements similar health care ideas is very important so that you feel completely comfortable with allowing them to care for your child. If you have strong feelings about controversial subjects like vaccinations, the prevalent use of antibiotics in children or conventional medicine, these should be discussed in depth before you select the doctor. Those who wish to follow a more holistic approach can seek a doctor who believes in similar ideas and won’t make the parent feel inferior for not following what may be considered the norm.