Newborn Stool

Your baby may have a bowel movement after every feed or as infrequently as every 3 days and still be normal. However, it is desirable for your infant to have at least one bowel movement every day so as to expel fermenting fecal byproducts, thereby minimizing such problems as gas and spitting up. The consistency […]

Newborn Jaundice

To make sure your baby’s first week is safe and healthy, it is important that Your baby is checked for jaundice in the hospital. If you are breastfeeding, you get the help you need to make sure it is going well. If your baby is discharged before age 72 hours, your baby should be seen […]

MRSA/Staph Aureus Infections

DO NOT BATHE IN THE TUB Shower with liquid Dial Antibacterial Soap daily for 1 to 2 months. DO NOT BATHE. Shower using Hibiclens 2 times a week. Lather Hibiclens on all areas of skin, including scalp. (Being careful to avoid eye area) Leave lather on for 5-10 minutes and rinse. Wash all towels, sheets, […]

Motrin Dosage Chart

Oral Fever Reducer / Anti-Inflammatory DosageIbuprofen (Ex: Motrin, Advil, Equate, *store brand ibuprofen, etc.) Weight Infant Drops Suspension Jr. Chewable Tablet Jr. Tablet 50 mg / 1.25 ml 100mg / 1tsp 100mg / 1tap 100mg / 1tap 12-17 lbs 1.25 ml 1/4 tsp. —— —— 18-23 lbs 1.875 ml 1/2 tsp. —— —— 24-35 lbs […]

ADD/ADHD-medications

We hope that you will find this list of medications prescribed for ADD/ADHD helpful. These medications are classified as either Methylphenidates, or 2) Dextroamphetamines. Children with ADD/ADHD may respond better to medications in one class, or to specific medications within a particular class. The common side effects of these medications are loss of appetite, stomach […]

Croup

HOME TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH CROUP

Head Injury Instructions

Infants and toddlers are prone to rolling off beds or couches, falling out of high chairs, strollers, car seats, or swings, and getting bumps and bruises from all kinds of things. Almost all children bump their heads every now and then. While these injuries can be upsetting, most head injuries are minor and do not […]