View Patient Handouts and Resources:
- :: A Minute for Kids
- – Bathing Your Newborn
- – Bipolar and Mood Disorders
- – Dealing with Toddler Aggression
- – More…
- :: Adolescents and School-aged Children
- – Allergies in Children
- – Asthma and Your Child
- – Students With Chronic Health Conditions: Guidance for Families, Schools, and Students
- – More…
- :: Common Illnesses and Conditions
- – Acute Ear Infections and Your Child
- – Diarrhea and Dehydration
- – Fever and Your Child
- – More…
- :: Connected Kids
- – Bullying: It’s Not OK
- – How Do Infants Learn?
- – Teaching Good Behavior: Tips on How to Discipline
- – More…
- :: Growth and Development
- – Bedwetting
- – Learning Disabilities: What Parents Need to Know
- – Your Child’s Growth: Developmental Milestones
- – More…
- :: Immunization Information
- – Recommended Immunization Schedule for Ages 0-6 Years
- – Recommended Immunization Schedule for Ages 7-18 Years
- – Immunizations: What You Need to Know
- – More…
- :: Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers
- – Diaper Rash
- – Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- – Jaundice and Your Newborn
- – More…
- :: Nutrition and Fitness
- – Encourage Your Child to Be Physically Active
- – Right from the Start: ABCs of Good Nutrition for Young Children
- – Starting Solid Foods
- – More…
- :: Promoting Pediatric Care
- – For Today’s Teens: A Message From Your Pediatrician
- – How Special Is Your Child?
- – You and Your Pediatrician
- – More…
- :: Safety and Prevention
- – Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families
- – Home Safety Checklist
- – Parent’s Guide to Toy Safety
- – More…
- :: Teen Resources
- – Acne–How to Treat and Control It
- – Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia
- – Important Information for Teens Who Get Headaches
- – More…
- :: TIPP Sheets
- – Firearms Injury Prevention
- – First Year of Life: Framingham Safety Survey
- – 1 to 2 Years: Safety for Your Child
- – More…
- :: Vaccine Information Statements
- – Inactivated Influenza Vaccine
- – Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
- – Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- – More…
Motrin/Ibuprofen Dosage Chart
Infant’s Motrin/ | Children’s Motrin/ | ||
Ibuprofen | Ibuprofen | ||
50mg/1.25ml | 100mg/5ml | ||
Dose | ml | tsp | |
Age | Weight | ||
6-11 months | 12-17 lbs | 1.25 mls | |
12-23 months | 18-23 lbs | 1.875 mls | |
2-3 yrs old | 24-35 lbs | 1 tsp | |
4-5 yrs old | 36-47 lbs | 1 1/2 tsps | |
6-8 yrs old | 48-59 lbs | 2 tsps | |
9-10 yrs old | 60-71 lbs | 2 21/2 tsps | |
11 yrs old | 72-95 lbs | 3 tsps |
Acetaminophen/Tylenol Dosage Chart
Children’s Tylenol
Children’s Liquid | Chidren’s Chewable | Junior Strength Chewable | |||
160 mg/5ml | 80 mg each | 160 mg each | |||
Dose | Teaspoon (tsp) | Tablet | Tablet | ||
Age | Weight | ||||
2-3 months | 6-11 lbs | 1/4 tsp | |||
4-11 months | 12-17 lbs | 1/2 tsp | |||
12-23 months | 18-23 lbs | 3/4 tsp | |||
2-3 yrs old | 24-35 lbs | 1 tsp | 2 | 1 | |
4-5 yrs old | 36-47 lbs | 1 1/2 tsps | 3 | 1 1/2 | |
6-8 yrs old | 48-59 lbs | 2 tsps | 4 | 2 | |
9-10 yrs old | 60-71 lbs | 2 1/2 tsps | 5 | 2 1/2 | |
11 yrs old | 72-95 lbs | 3 tsps | 6 | 3 |
Helpful Websites
General Health
- Healthy Children-information for parents
- Centers for Disease Control-variety of topics
- KidsHealth covers several topics geared for parents/children/teens
Healthy Living/Getting Fit
- American Academy of Pediatrics Healthy Children
- Let’s Move-First Lady Michelle Obama’s Campaign
- National Institute of Healthy-Helping Your Child
- Healthy Eaters
- Choose My Plate
- USDA Food and Nutrition
ADHD
- National Institute of Mental Health ADHD
- Centers for Disease Control Attention Deficit/Hyper Disorder
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (CHADD)
Autism
Breast Feeding
- American Academy of Pediatrics Breastfeeding
- La Leche League Website
- US Department of Health and Human Services
- Baby Center Breastfeeding Basics
Child Safety
- American Association of Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Technology Safety
- North Carolina Child Passenger Safety Information
- National Child Passenger Safety
- Safe Kids Parent Information