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Children’s Health & Parenting

HealthyChildren.orgThe AAP Parenting Website - HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting website backed by 67,000 pediatricians committed to the health of children of all ages.En Español
Symptom CheckerUse this symptom checker to learn how serious your child’s symptoms are, whether you need to see the doctor, and how you can provide relief.En Español
KidsHealth.orgReliable information for parents, kids, teens, and educators.
Strong 4 LifeChildren's Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life helps families raise healthy, safe, resilient kids.
WebMD - Parenting Advice
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Adolescent Health

Teens HealthResources for Teens from KidsHealth.org
I Wanna KnowThe American Social Health Association’s website for teens’ questions and answers
Young Women's HealthDivision of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital
Young Men's HealthDivision of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital

Asthma & Allergies

Allergy & Asthma Network
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE)
Asthma Information & ResourcesNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
How to Use an Epipen

Behavior & Development

Stop Bullying
Learning to Help Your Child and Your FamilyNational Alliance on Mental Illness
Developmental MilestonesHealthyChildren.org
National Institute of Child Health and DevelopmentInvestigating human development with a focus on understanding disabilities and important events that occur during pregnancy
Medline PlusNational Library of Medicine

COVID-19

Texas Coronavirus InformationTexas.gov
COVID-19Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)HealthyChildren.org (AAP)
COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked QuestionsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
COVID-19 HandoutsAAP Parent Education
COVID-19 Anxiety WorkshopCOVID-19 Mental Health Resources
Challenges Facing Kids During COVID-19PBS NewsHour

Immunizations

Immunization ScheduleCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Vaccine Information StatementsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Vaccine Safety: The FactsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked QuestionsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
VaccinateYourFamily.orgHelping to protect people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases
National Network for Immunization Information
Institute for Vaccine SafetyJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Immunize.orgFormerly Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
Vaccine Education CenterChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia

Nutrition & Diet

Dr. Yum ProjectThe Dr. Yum Project is a non-profit organization on a mission to help families and communities overcome barriers to eating well.
Dietary Reccommendations for Healthy ChildrenAmerican Heart Association
My PlateUSDA Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion

Safety

SafeKids.orgOur mission is to help prevent childhood injuries
NetSmartzHow to stay safer on the Internet
Poison Control CenterNational Capital Poison Control Center
National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationUp-to-date car seat information
SafeTeenDriving.orgPartners for Safe Teen Driving
Recalls (CPSC)Safety education and recall information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recalls.govYour online resource for recalls

Medication Dosage Calculator

Easily determine the right dose of Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), or Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for your child’s weight.

Read the important instructions below.

Weight (lbs):

For infants under 6 pounds, check with your doctor.

Child's Weight	Medication	Dose
6-11 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	1.25 mL
12-17 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	2.5 mL
12-17 lbs	Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)	1.25 mL
12-17 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	2.5 mL
18-23 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	3.75 mL
18-23 lbs	Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)	1.875 mL
18-23 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	4 mL
24-35 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	5 mL
24-35 lbs	Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)	1 tablet
24-35 lbs	Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)	2.5 mL
24-35 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	5 mL
36-47 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	7.5 mL
36-47 lbs	Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)	1.5 tablets
36-47 lbs	Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)	3.75 mL
36-47 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	7.5 mL
48-59 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	10 mL
48-59 lbs	Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)	2 tablets
48-59 lbs	Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength)	1 tablet
48-59 lbs	Ibuprofen Infant Drops 50 mg/1.25 mL (such as Infant’s Motrin Oral Suspension Drops)	5 mL
48-59 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	10 mL
48-59 lbs	Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)	2 tablets
48-59 lbs	Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil)	1 tablet
60-71 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	12.5 mL
60-71 lbs	Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)	2.5 tablets
60-71 lbs	Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength)	1 tablet
60-71 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	12.5 mL
60-71 lbs	Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)	2.5 tablets
60-71 lbs	Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil)	1 tablet
72-95 lbs	Acetaminophen Syrup 160 mg/5mL (such as Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension)	15 mL
72-95 lbs	Chewable Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg (such as Children’s Tylenol Chewable Tablets)	3 tablets
72-95 lbs	Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength)	1.5 tablets
72-95 lbs	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	15 mL
72-95 lbs	Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)	3 tablets
72-95 lbs	Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil)	1.5 tablets
96 lbs or more	Adult Acetaminophen Tablets 325 mg (such as Tylenol Regular Strength)	2 tablets
96 lbs or more	Ibuprofen Liquid 100 mg/5 mL (such as Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension)	20 mL
96 lbs or more	Chewable Ibuprofen Tablets 100 mg (such as Children’s Motrin Chewables)	4 tablets
96 lbs or more	Adult Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg (such as Motrin IB or Advil)	2 tablets
20-24 lbs	Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid)	4 mL
25-37 lbs	Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid)	5 mL
38-49 lbs	Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid)	7.5 mL
50-99 lbs	Diphenhydramine Liquid 12.5mg/5mL (such as Children's Benadryl Allergy Liquid)	10 mL
25-37 lbs	Diphenhydramine Chewables 12.5mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables)	1 tablet
38-49 lbs	Diphenhydramine Chewables 12.5mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables)	1.5 tablets
50-99 lbs	Diphenhydramine Chewables 12.5mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables)	2 tablets
100 lbs or more	Diphenhydramine Chewables 12.5mg (such as Children's Benadryl Chewables)	4 tablets
25-49 lbs	Diphenhydramine Tablets 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Tablets)	1/2 tablet
50-99 lbs	Diphenhydramine Tablets 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Tablets)	1 tablet
100 lbs or more	Diphenhydramine Tablets 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Tablets)	2 tablets
50-99 lbs	Diphenhydramine Capsules 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Capsules or Liqui-Gels)	1 capsule
100 lbs or more	Diphenhydramine Capsules 25mg (such as Benadryl Allergy Capsules or Liqui-Gels)	2 capsules

Important Instructions

Always read and follow the label instructions.
Whenever possible, use the dosing device that came with the product. Syringes and droppers are more accurate than teaspoons.
If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular spoons are not reliable.

Acetaminophen

Tylenol

Do not give before 2 months of age. Call us immediately if your baby under 2 months old has a fever.
Repeat dose every 4-6 hours while symptoms last.
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Do not use with any other product containing acetaminophen.
Source: HealthyChildren.org

Ibuprofen

Advil, Motrin

Not for use with children under 6 months of age.
Repeat dose every 6-8 hours as needed.
Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Source: HealthyChildren.org

Diphenhydramine

Benadryl

When recommended by a provider, Benadryl may be used safely in young children.
Non-sedating alternatives (eg, loratadine, cetirizine, fexofenadine) are available over-the-counter. Please ask a healthcare provider before using these medications in children under 2 years of age.
Repeat dose every 6 hours as needed.
Children’s Benadryl Fastmelts: Each fastmelt tablet contains the equivalent of 12.5 mg of Diphenhydramine HCL, dosed the same as chewable tablets.
Risk of side effects: May cause drowsiness and paradoxical excitatory. Use caution when driving or operating heavy machinery after dosing due to potential for sedation and decreased alertness. This is especially relevant for teen drivers.
Source: HealthyChildren.org

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My Kid’s Chart Patient Portal

Life is busy. Juggling your day-to-day schedule and staying on top of your family’s health care can be a challenge, but our patient portal can help. Access your child’s medical records 24/7 from your home, office or smart phone.

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We encourage all families to sign up for the portal to help us be sustainable and paperless. Contact us if you have questions about your account.

Convenient Access to Medical Records

From the patient portal, you can review a complete health information summary for each child in your care, including:

Patient forms
Most recent well child visit date
Upcoming appointments
Historical visits and visit summaries
A summary of labs and medical tests
A problem list, allergy list and medications list
A complete immunization record, available to download
Growth parameters, available to download

See the My Kid’s Chart User’s Guide to familiarize yourself with all of the features currently available.

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After-Hours Care

If your child’s illness or injury is life threatening, call 911.

For urgent matters that cannot wait until morning, please contact Dr. A before 10pm using Spruce, our texting platform. The doctor will respond and based on the situation, a telemedicine visit may be required.

After 10pm, calls will be directed to a nurse on call service. Please save routine questions (mild illness, appointments, prescription refills) for the morning.

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