We're very careful about locking up cleansers and insecticides. But the most common cases of kids getting accidental poisoning are from over-the-counter medications. Here are some of the 'dangerous products' that we often leave lying around on the kitchen table—just waiting for kids to grab and 'taste'. Read this list and keep the items well out of reach! … [Read more...] about OTC medicines that can cause accidental poisoning
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Protect your toddler from accidental overdose
Toddlers and preschoolers are at highest risk for accidental poisoning, says one survey done by Center for Disease Control and Prevention. They're more mobile and are intensely curious. In less than a minute, they can quickly grab an open bottle of medicine from a bag, kitchen counter or even the waste basket. In fact, almost 60,000 kids from these age group are … [Read more...] about Protect your toddler from accidental overdose
Medicine Questions Moms Always Forget to Ask
When we bring our child to the doctor, we usually remember to ask just two questions: the name of the medicine, and the dosage. The other questions come much, much later—at 2 a.m., when it's too late to call the doctor. For example, should you give the baby another dose if he throws up the antibiotic? Or, what do you do if you skip a couple of doses? Here are the answers to … [Read more...] about Medicine Questions Moms Always Forget to Ask