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Medication Tips & Safety

Dosing help, formulation choices, and medication safety tips from a pediatric pharmacist and mom.
Ibuprofen Use in Kids: A Guide for Parents

Ibuprofen Use in Kids: A Guide for Parents

Ibuprofen is a helpful medication for adults and for kids, too! It's effective and generally considered safe. In addition to acetaminophen, I consider ibuprofen a staple in your arsenal against sickness. It's a common over-the-counter medication that can help manage pain and reduce fever in children.
KidsMedMom 18 Nov 2024
How to Administer Eye Drops to Children and Babies

How to Administer Eye Drops to Children and Babies

If you’ve reached this page and are also the parent of a young child seeking advice on giving eye drops to small, tiny humans, please accept my condolences.  Kidding… kind of. In my experience, there is a rare, easy-going child who can follow directions and tolerates eye drops just
KidsMedMom 16 Oct 2024
Amoxicillin: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Amoxicillin: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve heard of amoxicillin. It’s used very frequently for a variety of illnesses… At one point last year, I had six different bottles of amoxicillin in my fridge for three different kids who were all sick with various things at the
KidsMedMom 16 Oct 2024

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