Don’t be late for your doctor’s appointment

I am worried that I might sound a bit preachy over here, but this is one advice I would like to give other mommies for sure. It might sound lame but this is one valuable piece of wisdom I am sharing over here today. I know from experience of being a mother of two that you can never reach anywhere on time when you have kids to take care off even if it means going to the doctor’s clinic. But this is one place where you have to maintain punctuality. Because like you there are dozens of mums who will be flocking the clinic at the slightest sign of a cough or cold and have two dozen questions in their mind to which they seek an answer. So if you miss your turn you will have to wait till other paranoid mums just like you finish their turn. This means sitting at the doctor’s office with the babies a tad too long awaiting turn, which can make your otherwise well-fed and quite baby go cranky. Remember, babies don’t like to wait this can make them irritable and throw temper tantrums that can be difficult to handle. So if you want your paediatrician’s visit to be fuss-free be there on time. Here are 19 baby care tips for new mums.
                                               

Here are few things you should do to make your paediatrician’s appointment fuss-free:

1.Call and ask for a time that is convenient for your baby. Unless it is an emergency, don’t delay to call and fix an appointment. If you call first chances are you can book a favourable slot for your baby (given the doctor is free at that time) and avoid being at the clinic during your baby’s sleep or feeding time.

2.If you don’t get a slot according to your convenience, plan accordingly to be there on time. Try and finish feeding, cleaning or bathing your baby before the schedule. If it is a vaccination schedule this is a must. You won’t be able to breastfeed your baby for at least half-an-hour after vaccination. Here are eight ways to ease post-vaccination pains.

3.Always pack a snack and carry your kid’s favourite toy with you. A paediatrician’s clinic will have lots of toys to keep babies entertained but only her favourite toy can help calm a tantrum outburst.

4.Before you leave the house call up at your paediatrician’s clinic to check if the doctor has arrived and how much time will it take for your turn and plan accordingly. It makes no sense go and wait for an hour before.

5.Being on time will also help you to avoid the rush at the clinic. Too many people around can make your baby cranky.

6.A day prior to your appointment pack the bag that has all the essentials like the paediatrician’s files, reports, extra diapers, baby wipes, a towel, sanitizer, etc. Just before leaving add the water bottle and snack into the bag. Here are 10 diaper bag essentials you ought to pack.

Sometimes even with all preparations, you might find it difficult to manage your baby at the clinic, especially if your baby is sick. Those days take a deep breath and calm down. Remember, this too shall pass.