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Miralax in Children: Is It Safe?

Constipation in children can happen for many reasons. Sometimes it’s related to diet. Often, it’s linked to behavior or psychological factors. In my house, we’ve dealt with it occasionally during potty training, because my toddler outright refuses to poop on the potty. Read our essay, The Diaper

Are Topical Steroid Creams Safe for Kids?

Are Topical Steroid Creams Safe for Kids?

It's summertime, which means that kids are outside! With the sun and fun come bug bites to be had and poison ivy to contend with. You might be wandering the aisles of the drugstore, wondering how to stop the itch. Enter: steroid cream. Chances are you’ve used

Med Minute: Azithromycin (Zithromax)

Med Minute: Azithromycin (Zithromax)

This Med Minute guide discusses azithromycin (Zithromax), an antibiotic frequently used for pediatric patients aged 6 months and older to treat bacterial infections. It belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics. In the pediatric world, azithromycin is primarily prescribed for patients with a bacterial infection and a penicillin allergy. Continue

Diaper Rash Treatments: What’s in That Tube?

Diaper Rash Treatments: What’s in That Tube?

Diaper rash happens to the best of buns. It’s one of the most common skin issues in babies. Even with perfect diaper hygiene, many children will experience it at some point during their early years. It’s generally not harmful, but it can be bothersome for little ones. No

The Diaper Chronicles, Part 1

The Diaper Chronicles, Part 1

Introducing our new “Side Effects May Include” series - a collection of parenting essays with a side of heart or a dose of real-life ridiculousness. The series kicks off with The Diaper Chronicles, Part 1—a potty-training saga of high hopes, M&Ms, and total chaos. In the spring

What to Do When Your Kid Spits Out Their Antibiotics

What to Do When Your Kid Spits Out Their Antibiotics

Has anyone else ended up with white, chalky Augmentin liquid all over their face and hair after their kid immediately gags and violently spits a dose out? No? Just me? Kids spitting out antibiotics that don’t taste well is an all-too-common scenario for parents. Some antibiotics, such as amoxicillin,

How to Get Your Toddler to Take Yucky Medicine Without a Battle

How to Get Your Toddler to Take Yucky Medicine Without a Battle

I don’t like to brag, but I consider myself a bit of an expert at yucky medicine administration. I worked for years at a children’s hospital, where I learned all the tricks of the trade from the superstar pediatric nurses. Between nursing and pharmacy, we were usually able