Baby Medicine To Have On Hand

Infant acetaminophen tylenol and a dosing chart.

Baby medicine to have on hand.

The two main players for otc relief are acetaminophen and ibuprofen better known to most of us by brand names like tylenol and advil. It s basically gas x for babies. Ibuprofen advil motrin as with acetaminophen ibuprofen infant drops or liquid can relieve pain and fever. If your newborn has a fever or acts sick.

Other useful baby safe medications to keep on hand simethicone anti gas drops mylicon little remedies if you are pretty certain your bub is having gas pain you can give infant anti gas drops that contain simethicone which helps along the gas bubbles in the intestine. 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. Babies under 6 months should not have most other over the counter medicines. Saline nose drops or spray and a bulb syringe also known as a nasal aspirator for clearing your baby s.

In case your baby gets a scratch or cut have some wound ointment 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. Giving medication to a baby or toddler is tricky business. Apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected skin.

Medicine dropper or syringe so you can dispense medication accurately. For infants under 6 months check with your. Get the chart from your doctor it s not included in the packaging. A first aid cream or bacitracin antibiotic is best for newborns.

Pain relief liquids acetaminophen tylenol i recommend the infant drops or liquid for fever or pain but never give this medicine to a baby. Depending on your child s age or ailment or the med s side. Do not apply this medicine over a large area of skin unless your doctor has told you to.