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Do you know the new guidelines on cold and cough medications? April 4, 2016

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Children under 4 should not use cold and cough medication, and children ages 4 to 6 should only use them when directed by a doctor.
Cold and cough medicine can have dangerous and life-threatening side effects in young children.
The new guidelines are important and should be taken seriously by parents.

Posted in Child Safety, Cold and Flu Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged cold & flu, dosage, ear nose & throat, medicine, winter

Teaching Your Child How to Swallow a Pill May 19, 2014

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Make sure your child is developmentally ready.
Start with very small pieces of food and slowly build up.
Avoid begging, bribing, or threatening. Tension, anxiety, or negative associations will make it harder for your child to successfully swallow a pill.

Posted in Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged early childhood, medicine, middle childhood, pills

Should My Child Take a Multi-Vitamin? December 30, 2013

Article at a Glance Most children do not need a multivitamin, but it doesn’t do any harm for them to take one. The American Academy of Pediatrics does recommend that children take a vitamin D supplement. Treat vitamins like you would medicine. Taken in large quantities they can be toxic. According to the American Academy … Continue reading “Should My Child Take a Multi-Vitamin?”

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged medicine, nutrition

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