When parents mention the word “pedia” they usually think of doctors that they can consult only if their child is still an infant, toddler, or pre-school. Therefore, by the time that their kids are already 10 years old and above, they start looking for doctors for grown-ups.

However, pre-teens or bigger kids can still consult pediatricians. As a matter of fact, pediatricians can look at infants and children aging 16 to 18 years old.

Having one pediatrician to check on your child from birth till puberty can be an advantage for both your child and the doctor. Because they see the doctor as one of the family friends, they would feel very comfortable with the pediatrician to discuss health issues.

But see to it that your teen is still comfortable having his health checked by a child doctor. Sometimes they might feel very awkward as they enter the clinic because of all the baby-related designs, baby weighing scale, and others that which makes the ambiance too babyish.