Ensure “Nursing” Baby to Sleep While You Aren’t There My 15- month-old daughter will be entering childcare part-time and I’m concerned about naptime. At home she either nurses herself to sleep or I take her for a drive. How can I teach her another way to go to sleep? Talk to your childcare provider about […]
Fights Sleep
Get Your Kid Who Fights Sleep To Bed Faster Our three-year-old fights sleep. It’s always a battle getting him to go to bed before 10:00 p.m., and by that time I’m more tired than he is. Tips to Get Your Kid Sleeping Faster Parents usually need their children to go to sleep earlier than the […]
Nighttime Waking After Mom Returns To Work
Nighttime Waking After Mom Returns To Work Mom Returns To Work I’ve recently returned to full-time employment. Since then our toddler wakes up and climbs into our bed and she seems more reluctant to even go to bed. Any connection? This nighttime behavior is common and normal after mom returns to work outside the home. […]
Bedwetting Facts Parents Should Know
Important Bedwetting Facts The medical term for bedwetting is “enuresis,” which refers to bedwetting that is not due to an abnormality of any portion of the urinary tract. Primary enuresis means the child has never been dry, whereas secondary enuresis is the term used for a child who has previously been dry, but then starts […]
Safe Crib-sleeping
Do’s and Don’ts For Safe Crib-Sleeping If your baby sleeps in a crib, follow these safe crib-sleeping suggestions: DO’S: Look for a Consumer Product Safety Commission label or a Juvenile Products Manufacturer’s Association (JPMA) label stating that the crib conforms to safety standards. Check the space between the bars of the crib rail. The bars […]
Cough Suppressant Dosage
Cough Suppressant Dosage for Child Recommended cough suppressants: Delsym (12 months and up) Benylin Pediatric (6 months and up) Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant (6 months and up) See below for dosage charts. Ingredient: Dextromethorphan The Dextromethorphan (DM for short) is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough reflex center in the brain. It […]
Delsym
Ingredients Per 5 ml: Dextromethorphan 30mg (extended release cough suppressant) The Dextromethorphan (DM for short) is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough reflex center in the brain. It will offer temporary relief (a few hours) to that nagging cough caused by a “tickle” in the throat. DELSYM is different than other cough […]
Robitussin DM Infant Drops
Robitussin DM Infant Drops Ingredients Per 5 ml: Dextromethorphan 10mg (Cough Suppressant) Guaifenesin 200mg (Expectorant) WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, no runny nose or nasal congestion. I use this type of combination for dry coughs especially at night if the cough prevents my child from going to sleep or staying asleep. The combination of DM […]
Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant
Ingredients Per 5 ml: Dextromethorphan 7.5mg The Dextromethorphan (DM for short) is a cough suppressant. It acts by blocking the cough reflex center in the brain. It will offer temporary relief (a few hours) to that nagging cough caused by a “tickle” in the throat. WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, no runny nose or nasal […]
Robitussin DM Syrup
Ingredients Per 5 ml: Dextromethorphan 10mg (Cough Suppressant) Guaifenesin 100mg (Expectorant) WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, chest congestion, no runny nose or nasal congestion. I use this type of combination for dry coughs especially at night if the cough prevents my child from going to sleep or staying asleep. The combination of DM and the […]
Vick’s Ped Formula 44E
Ingredients Per 15 ml (3 teaspoons): Dextromethorphan 10mg (Cough suppressant) Guaifenesin 100mg (Expectorant) WHEN TO USE Frequent cough, chest congestion, no runny nose or nasal congestion. I use this type of combination for dry coughs especially at night if the cough prevents my child from going to sleep or staying asleep. The combination of DM […]
6 Steps To Tell if Your Child Has A.D.D.
A.D.D. Check List STEP 1: Fill Out the Check List It is impossible to compose a one-size-fits-all checklist for A.D.D., which may be why there are many types of questionnaires and checklists in use. What the A.D.D.-Q does best is help you organize your thinking about the problem and give the professional you choose information […]