When your baby is ill and requires medication, use caution when measuring out the dosage prescribed by your health care provider. 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 little changes in your baby's weight will have a big affect on the amount of medication your medical professional will prescribe.
It's important to use the measuring device that came with the medication in order to administer the correct dosage. If one isn't supplied make sure that you buy an accurate dosage measure that you can rely on.
Don't give doses based on a teaspoon, as the size of teaspoons can vary greatly. You will run the risk of giving your baby a dosage that is either too high or too low, either of which can lead to problems. Worse still, you could be giving doses that could be more detrimental to their health rather than solving a problem.
You should also never make your own judgment on the amount of medication that your child needs. This can endanger your child's health without you realizing 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. And the fact that they are natural doesn't make them 100% safe for your child. Natural remedies will affect your baby much differently than they would a grownup, and might even cause severe health problems.
Sadly, those who sell these natural remedies aren't always knowledgeable enough about the effects of the products and their advice could be unreliable. All too often, they are unknowingly risking the health of the individual who uses the product. Remember, it's important to consult with a medical professional before trying out natural remedies on your baby.
In the early stages of your baby's development it is best to rely on trusted medical practitioners. A baby can get to a critical stage of sickness very rapidly. Don't take the chance of administering medications that might harm your baby's health.
About the Author:
If you have a new baby in the house, you'll want to check out more of Ashley King's aricles at Best Baby Advice, where you'll find lots of helpful information on baby care and feeding, safety, health and more.
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