You sit for an eternity in your pediatrician’s waiting room—only to be whisked in and out of your child’s checkup in mere minutes. Make the most of the minimal face time with these oft-forgotten health queries.

Vitals
“How are my child’s weight, height and BMI trending?” whether in the fifth or eighty-fifth percentile, what matters is consistency. Your pediatrician can map out your child’s growth on a chart to see if she’s on track for her age and body type.

Behavior
“What can I do now to help my child’s behavior in the future?” From getting your 6-month-old to snooze through the night to eliminating TV for your under-2, ask for your doc’s best tips for positive habits to ensure ongoing health.

Issues
“How can I treat my child’s chronic condition?” Bloody noses? Headaches? If your child has a recurring problem, ask about info and solutions and schedule a follow-up visit to form a treatment plan.

Source: Alexis Lieberman, MD, a pediatrician in Philadelphia