What to Do When Your Child is Throwing Up Your normally happy and playful 2-year-old has not been himself all day. He’s been clingy, fussy, and has refused to eat his favorite foods. Then out of nowhere, he starts throwing up what you think was breakfast. It doesn’t stop there. For the next three hours, […]
Cough Suppressant Dosage for Child Recommended cough suppressants: Delsym (12 months and up) Benylin Pediatric (6 months and up) Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant (6 months and up) See below for dosage charts. Ingredient: Dextromethorphan The Dextromethorphan (DM for short) is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough reflex center in the brain. It […]
Giving Medicines As Mary Poppins sings, “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” Giving medicine to children may require an additional measure of creative marketing as the finishing touch. Try these tricks: Match the Medicine to the Mouth The same medication may come in a variety of flavors and forms. Stick to your […]
