Speaking to a pediatrician

Visiting your child’s pediatrician or a family doctor may feel daunting, but it may help to be prepared ahead of your appointment. Take a look at the below for a few suggestions on questions to ask the doctor.

 

Tip:  Write down the answers you receive and take notes for future visits.

 

Sample Questions:

  • How tall should my child be?
  • Is my child shorter than other children in their age group? 
  • What could be causing my child’s slow growth? 
  • Should my child’s growth be measured/monitored regularly? 
  • Is my child displaying signs/symptoms of a growth disorder? 
  • Does my child need to see a specialist? 
  • What are the next steps?

 

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Child in yellow striped shirt having height measured at pediatric checkup

It is important to keep track of your child’s growth to identify if there is a problem early on. Measuring your child may now be easier with our height calculator.
Child in yellow striped shirt having height measured at pediatric checkup

It is important to keep track of your child’s growth to identify if there is a problem early on. Measuring your child may now be easier with our height calculator.