Baby Medicine To Have On Hand

Medicine dropper or syringe so you can dispense medication accurately.

Baby medicine to have on hand.

First there s knowing what to give and what s not safe then there s making sure the dosage is right not to mention getting your child to take the medicine our acetaminophen and ibuprofen dosage charts can help. Decongestant an over the counter. Saline nose drops or spray and a bulb syringe also known as a nasal aspirator for clearing your baby s. Medical and first aid supplies digital thermometer most can be used rectally or in the armpit babies non aspirin liquid pain reliever acetaminophen and if 6 months or older ibuprofen topical calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream for insect bites and rashes rubbing alcohol to clean.

For infants under 6 months check with your. If your newborn has a fever or acts sick. Wash your hands before and after using triamcinolone topical unless you are using this medicine to treat the skin on your hands. In case your baby gets a scratch or cut have some wound ointment on hand.

Ibuprofen advil motrin as with acetaminophen ibuprofen infant drops or liquid can relieve pain and fever. A first aid cream or bacitracin antibiotic is best for newborns. Infant acetaminophen tylenol and a dosing chart. Giving medication to a baby or toddler is tricky business.

The two main players for otc relief are acetaminophen and ibuprofen better known to most of us by brand names like tylenol and advil. Depending on your child s age or ailment or the med s side. This includes ibuprofen and cold and cough remedies. Pain relief liquids acetaminophen tylenol i recommend the infant drops or liquid for fever or pain but never give this medicine to a baby.

Babies under 6 months should not have most other over the counter medicines. Apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected skin. Do not apply this medicine over a large area of skin unless your doctor has told you to.