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Medication Tips & Safety

Dosing help, formulation choices, and medication safety tips from a pediatric pharmacist and mom.

Everyday Guide to Kids’ Medications

Everyday Guide to Kids’ Medications

Navigating over-the-counter medications for kids can be tricky, especially when you’re balancing doses, potential side effects, and what’s safe for each age. This guide is here to help you understand some common children’s medications, recommended doses by age, and important safety tips. Common Kids’ Medications & What

5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Child’s Medication

5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Child’s Medication

Navigating medications for kids can feel overwhelming, but asking the right questions can make a huge difference in understanding and managing your child’s health. Here’s a quick list of questions to help you make the most of your doctor’s visit and feel confident in your child’s

Using Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Together: A Pharmacist Explains

Using Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Together: A Pharmacist Explains

Remember the infamous 2023 "tripledemic" of RSV, Flu, & COVID? I sure do. My 15-month-old baby got walloped by RSV and then also tested positive for COVID during our SECOND trip to urgent care in 2 days. We worked through a whole host of breathing problems, but he

Printable Symptom & Medication Tracker

Printable Symptom & Medication Tracker

When your child isn’t feeling well, keeping track of symptoms and medications can help you stay on top of their care. This easy-to-use tracker is designed to help you record details like temperature, medications given, and any changes in symptoms. Bring it to doctor visits, or just keep it

Printable Medication Tracker for Parents

Printable Medication Tracker for Parents

Keeping track of medications for your child (or children!) can be overwhelming, especially when juggling multiple doses or managing symptoms over time. That’s why we created this printable medication tracker to make monitoring everything in one place easy. Print it out, fill in the details, and you’ll be

Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves for Every Stage

Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves for Every Stage

Keeping your little ones healthy and happy is your top priority! To help you feel ready for any surprises, we’ve created this quick guide on essential items to keep in your medicine cabinet for every stage of your child’s development. From newborns to school-age kids, we’ve got

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 sickness warrior stockpile. It's a common over-the-counter medication that can help manage pain and reduce fever in children.