Posted by Beth Yip, M.D. on Oct 18, 2017 4:35:17 PM
It’s well before dawn and the baby, who’s been battling a cold, is crying. You sleepily drag yourself into the baby's room and give her the cold medicine your doctor recommended. But when was the last time she took it? Did your spouse wake up earlier and give it to her while you were sleeping? Believe it or not, parents regularly give their children more than the recommended dose of medication - and this can be as dangerous as it sounds.
Topics: kids medicine, medication for kids
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