Do you know the new guidelines on cold and cough medications?
Do you know the new guidelines on cold and cough medications?

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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.
Teaching Your Child How to Swallow a Pill
Teaching Your Child How to Swallow a Pill

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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.
Should My Child Take a Multi-Vitamin?
Should My Child Take a Multi-Vitamin?

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?”

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