When little kids are sick, they often need to take medicine—but when kids are sick, they also often feel strongly that they’d really rather not take medicine. Toddlers, in particular, are not ready for logical reasoning, such as, “You feel crappy! This will make you feel un-crappy!” They don’t care; they don’t want it. And you just want to get the meds into them without making the whole situation worse. This is what sprinkles are for.
Inappropriately storing your child's medicine can have dangerous implications on your child's health. Learn how to safely store your child's medicine to avoid poisoning.
Parents are used to seeing medication doses in tablespoons or teaspoons, but a study shows that using these units increases the risk that they will give their children the wrong dose of medicine.
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Children’s liquid medicines should only be measured in metric units to avoid overdoses common with teaspoons and tablespoons, U.S. pediatricians say.
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Take the guessing out of giving your kids over-the-counter medicines.
Few things in life are as frustrating and worrisome as watching your child spit out the medicine you gave her to help lower her fever, stop her terrible cough and just make her better. Most parents have been in the same situation, and it never ceases to worry any of them. You know that with this medication, you can help your child feel better, feel...
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More moms than ever before are paying closer attention to organic, non-GMO foods, chemical-free baby products and green cleaning tips. And the remedies they give their babies when they’re sick are no exception.
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Do you REALLY know everything there is to know about safely giving over-the-counter medicines to your kids? You might be surprised by safety precautions you didn't consider<br>Medicine errors and misuse of commonly available OTC medications result in thousands of emergency room visits for children under the age of 18 each year<br>Please take our survey on medicine safety. Survey participants will be entered to win…
Children should ease back into activity, wear properly fitted safety gear and stay hydrated
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common disorders among children. It affects 1 in every 10 children and teenagers. Studies suggest that this disorder is more prevalent in boys than girls. It is challenging to notice the symptoms of ADHD in toddlers. Children younger than 4 years of age change behaviors …
The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend cough medications for children under six years of age. Children over one year of age can take honey or age appropriate honey based preparations for their cough.<br>REMEMBER: cough is your body’s mechanism for clearing and keeping clear your child’s airway. As a result
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Fevers in young children are very common, but can still feel very scary for parents, especially when they happen in the middle of the night. Imagine that your 2-year-old child awakens in the night with a fever of 102F. How would you respond<br>Panic and call 911.<br>Stay calm and gather more information.<br>I am sure you have already determined that panicking is not the right answer! However, when faced with this scenario in the middle of the night, many people react quickly…
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