When reaching for a cure to treat your toddler’s ailments, you may not have to reach any further than your own kitchen. Before you run to the pharmacy at the first sign of a tummy ache or cough, check out these alternative medicines for toddlers. There’s no doubt about it: More people than ever are…
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8 medicines you shouldn’t give to your preschooler
Young children are much more likely than adults to have adverse drug reactions, so giving your preschooler prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medication – even “herbal” medicines – is serious business. Here are some medicines you shouldn’t give your 2- to 4-year-old. Aspirin Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines Anti-nausea medications Adult medications Any medication prescribed for…
