A paediatrician accompanies your child from birth to adolescence: growth check-ups, vaccinations, childhood illnesses. Choosing one early saves you having to search in a hurry.
When should you start looking?
Ideally during pregnancy. In some regions, paediatricians taking on new patients are few and far between: starting a few months before the birth gives you time to compare.
The criteria that matter
- Proximity: in the first months, appointments are frequent.
- Opening hours and same-day appointments: does the practice keep slots free for sick children?
- Language: so you can talk easily about your child's health.
- Organisation: online booking, reminders, shared documents.
Regular check-ups
The paediatrician monitors your child at regular check-ups, more frequent in the first year. They will tell you the appropriate schedule, as well as the vaccinations recommended in Switzerland.
One account for the family
On Synamed, you book for your child from your own account, and find their appointments, reminders and the documents shared by the practice all in one place.
Good to know
For children, basic health insurance (LAMal/KVG) has no standard deductible (franchise), and the co-payment (quote-part) is capped at a lower amount than for adults.