Community Resources
Child Birth/Breastfeeding Resources/References
Catholic Health's "Health Connection"
(716) 447-6205
- Childbirth Classes
- Preparing to Breastfeed Classes
- Siblings Classes
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
(716) 568-3628
- Childbirth Classes
- Pregnancy and Post Partum Depression Support Group
Additional Helplines:
- The Postpartum Resource Center of New York, Inc.
Toll Free Helpline: 1-855-631-0001
(631) 422-2255
www.postpartumny.org
- Postpartum Support International
1-800-944-4ppd (4773)
(Telephone Support)
www.postpartum.net
- Postpartum Depression Support Helpline
1-800-773-6667
www.postpartumdads.org
- Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital Childbirth Education Dept.
(716) 568-3628
www.kaleidahealth.org/childbirth
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- AAP News published 29 July 2013, 10.1542/aapnews.20130729-1
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Behavioral Health Resources
Click Below On The Links For More Information
Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen and Benadryl Dosing Charts
Aspirin is NOT RECOMMENDED for any child
Acetaminophen Dosing Chart
Dosages may be repeated every four hours, but should not be given more than five times in twenty-four hours. (Note: Milliliter is abbreviated as ml; 5 ml equals 1 teaspoon [tsp]. Don't use household teaspoons, which can vary in size.)
Also known as Tylenol
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Weight
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Drops
80 mg/0.8 ml
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Elixir
160 mg/5 ml
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Chewable Tablets
80 mg tabs
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6-11 bs
(2.7-5 kg)
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Contact your doctor
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n/a
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n/a
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12 - 17 lbs
(5.5 - 7.7 kg)
|
.8 ml
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1/2 tsp
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1 tab
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18 - 23 lbs.
(8.2 - 10.5 kg)
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1.2 ml
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3/4 tsp
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1 1/2 tabs
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24 - 35 lbs
(10.9 - 15.9 kg)
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1.6 ml
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1 tsp
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2 tabs
|
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36 - 47 lbs
(16.3 - 21.4 kg)
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2.4 ml
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1 1/2 tsp
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3 tabs
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Ibuprofen dosing chart
Ibuprofen may be given every 6-8 hours
Also known as Motrin or Advil
Should not be given under 6 months of age
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Weight
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Infant's
Drops
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Children's
Suspension
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Chewable Tablets
50 mg
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Chewable Tablets
100 mg
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|
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Dropperful
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Teaspoon
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Tablet
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Tablet
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12 - 17 lbs
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1
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1/2
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|
|
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18 - 23 lbs
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2
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1
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2
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1
|
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24 - 35 lbs
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3
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1 1/2
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3
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1 1/2
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36 - 47 lbs
|
|
2
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4
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2
|
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48 - 59 lbs
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|
2 1/2
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5
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2 1/2
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60 - 71 lbs
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|
3
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6
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3
|
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72 - 95 lbs
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|
4
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8
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4
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Benadryl: Generic name - Dipenhydramine
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Weight
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Liquid
12.5 mg/5 ml
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Chewables
12.5 mg
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Adult Tab
25mg
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10-20 lbs
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1/2 tsp
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n/a
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n/a
|
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20-30 lbs
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1 tsp
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1 tab
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n/a
|
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30-40 lbs
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1 1/2 tsp
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1 1/2 tab
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n/a
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>40 lbs
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2 tsp
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2 tabs
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1 tab
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Dosages may be repeated every 6-8 hours, and should not be given more than 4 times in a 24 hour period.
Benadryl is generally sedating, but it is important to note that it will have the opposite reaction with a small percentage of children causing agitation. Always monitor for side effects when giving any medication.
Educational Resources and Evidence Based Guidelines
Asthma:
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program, Third Expert Panel on the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma. Expert Panel Report 3: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma. Bethesda (MD): National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (US); 2007 Aug. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK7232/
Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder:
From the American Academy of Pediatrics:Clinical Practice Guideline: ADHD: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/128/5/1007.short/reply
Routine Well Child Examinations Under 2 Years of Age:
From the American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures: Clinical Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents, Third edition http://brightfutures.aap.org/pdfs/guidelines_pdf/1-bf-introduction.pdf |