If your baby is sick and needs medication, it’s critical that you only administer the exact dosage prescribed by the physician. Although older children and grownups could possibly be fine with a ‘give or take’ measurement, dosages for a baby must be precise.
With a baby being so much smaller you need to be aware that only a small variance in the dose can have a dramatic effect on the results. Even slight variations in weight will be taken into consideration when your doctor determines the medication dosage for your baby.
Make sure that you always use the measuring device that comes with the medication. If your medication didn’t come with one, you can easily purchase an accurate, reliable dosage measure at any pharmacy.
Don’t give doses based on a teaspoon, as the size of teaspoons can vary greatly. Along with that there is the possibility that you will be giving your child more medication than is necessary. In the worst case scenario, an imprecise dosage of medication could negatively impact your baby’s health instead of helping him.
You should also never make your own judgment on the amount of medication that your child needs. You might be putting your baby’s health at risk and not even know it. Be sure to check with your doctor if in doubt.
If you’re considering using natural treatments, remember that they can sometimes be very powerful. Just because they are natural doesn’t mean you can safely administer them to your baby. Some natural products can even be toxic to a small baby and can do a lot of harm.
Unfortunately there are far too many people who don’t have the necessary knowledge to give you the best advice when selling these ‘natural’ products. Too frequently, they can unwittingly cause harm to the person using the product. So once again always seek professional advice before using natural products for your baby.
In your baby’s early developmental stages it’s safest to take the advice of a pediatrician or other reliable health care provider when it comes to baby care. A baby can get to a critical stage of sickness very rapidly. It isn’t worth the risk of using medication that could have a negative effect on your little one’s health.
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