Along with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Levine recommends that all children 6 months of age and older get an annual flu vaccine. Under 6 months of age, parents and all caregivers should have the vaccine to protect their babies who are too young to receive […]
One of the scariest sounds is that seal like barking cough caused by croup. Croup is a virus and the cough will ultimately go away on its own, but it can be scary for both the parents and the child when this horrible cough makes it sound like they can’t breath. Some thing you can […]
Children under 4 years of age should not be given cough and cold medicines. They have not been shown to be effective and can actually be harmful to young children if used inappropriately. Instead, consider doing the following: Place humidifier in child’s room Use saline nose drops Remove mucus with bulb syringe Give child extra […]
Ear infections are typically preceded by a few days of cold and running nose symptoms. Some things to look for include: Crying excessively Hard time sleeping Uncomfortable every time you lie him/her down. There may or may not be a fever Inflammation in the ear as diagnosed by your pediatrician To ease the child’s discomfort […]
Some babies love medicine, but there are some who refuse or spit it out, making it really difficult for parents. For children of toddler age, some non-liquid alternatives to try are meltaway medications or strips that dissolve on the tongue. If the medicine is only available in liquid form try one of the following: Use […]