Some of the advantages of attending well-baby clinic are:

1) Your child is well and thus, the doctor can record an accurate reading of his weight, height, head circumference and other measurements to chart his growth. The doctor will also observe the developmental milestones and responsiveness of the child. Though this may seem trivial and unnecessary expenditure, having a well-recorded chart can be an important factor to determine the health and growth of the child.

2) Your child is not likely to be crying or whining and thus, it gives you a chance to have a better question and answer session with your doctor.

3) You will have the opportunity to discuss about teething, nutrition, development and other issues related to childcare. This way, you will have a clearer guidance from your doctor and that gives you more confidence in your child rearing.

4) Your child will not associate that doctor with being sick and uncomfortable or someone who administer painful treatment and scary examination. It will develop a much more pleasant relationship between child and doctor. If a child’s fear of doctor is allayed, future trips to the doctor will be less stressful to the mother and child.

5) In a more relaxing environment like this, you will have a better judgment on the responsiveness of the doctor. If you are not comfortable with the communication, then you will be able to decide if you need to change a paediatrician. You can do so in an unhurried pace compare to the moment when you child is already ill and urgently needs medical attention.