They are doctors that specialize in babies and small children. A regular doctor, sometimes referred to as a GP or general practitioner deals with the average illness/complaints of the average person....
Pediatricians will have check-ups during the child's lifes and during these check ups they will exam the child to make sure that he/she is up to date with all his/her shots and that he/she is not ill.
Their job is to provide medical care for children. They do everything that a regular doctor at a hospital does, but strictly for children. Pediatricians administer vaccines, diagnose, and treat...