Something I thought would be helpful

[PegasusOnFire]

Ok since there are alot of new parents here now, I thought I would compile a list of helpful information concerning shots, Tylenol and Motrin charts and other things that I have found helpful.


Vaccines:
2months you can expect to get: DTaP, HepB, IPV, PCV and Hib
4months you can expect to get: the same as 2 months
6months you can expect to get: DTaP, HepB, IPV, and PCV
9months you can expect to get: nothing
12months you can expect to get: Hib and PCV
15months you can expect to get: DTaP, VAR, and MMR
5years you can expect to get: DTaP, MMR and IPV
11-12years you can expect to get: Td

the abbrivations for the vaccines are as follows:
DTaP= Diptheria, Tetanus, Acelluar Pertussis
HepB= Hepatitis B
IPV= Inactivated Polio
Hib= H influenzae
VAR= Varivax (Chicken Pox)
MMR= Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Td= Tetanus, Diptheria

Information from the ACIP, AAP and AAFP

Tylenol Infant drops(80mg/0.8ml)

6-11lbs 0.4ml
12-17lbs 0.8ml
18-23lbs 1.2ml
24-35lbs 1.6ml
36-47lbs 2.4ml

Tylenol Children's Elixer(160mg/5ml)

12-17lbs 1/2 teaspoon
18-23lbs 3/4 teaspoon
24-35lbs 1 teaspoon
36-47lbs 1 1/2 teaspoons
48-59lbs 2 teaspoons
60-71lbs 2 1/2 teaspoons
72-95lbs 3 teaspoons

Tylenol Children's Chewables(80mg/tablet)

24-35lbs 2 tablets
36-47lbs 3 tablets
48-59lbs 4 tablets
60-71lbs 5 tablets
72-95lbs 6 tablets

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) Infant drops(50mg/1.25ml)

12-17lbs 1.25ml
18-23lbs 1.873ml

Ibuprofen Oral Suspention(100mg/5ml)

24-35lbs 1 teaspoon
36-47lbs 1 1/2 teaspoons
48-59lbs 2 teaspoons
60-71lbs 2 1/2 teaspoons
72-95lbs 3 teaspoons

Ibuprofen Chewable tablets(50mg)

24-35lbs 2 tablets
36-47lbs 3 tablets
48-59lbs 4 tablets
60-71lbs 5 tablets
72-95lbs 6 tablets

Ibuprofen Chewable tablets(100mg)

48-59lbs 2 tablets
60-71lbs 2.5 tablets
72-95lbs 3 tablets

Information from my family doctor

 

[andiesmama]

Thanks for posting! I've got 2 years before the next round of shots for Andie....(5 year ones)...*whew!* a repreive! lol

Also, if anyone's interested, I've got info from my pediatrician as to doses for cold meds for your little ones...

 

[PegasusOnFire]

sweet, I don't have that in my book of stuff. Please do share.

 

[Andry]

You forgot to add:

18 years and not going to college: OUT OF THE HOUSE
18.5 years and not going to college and still in the house: RENT MONEY

 

[andiesmama]

You forgot to add:

18 years and not going to college: OUT OF THE HOUSE
18.5 years and not going to college and still in the house: RENT MONEY

 

[andiesmama]

sweet, I don't have that in my book of stuff. Please do share.

ok...I'll do it in a couple posts because it's kinda long...
PS....this is all info given to me from my pediatrician, but if anyone has any questions be sure to check with your doctor first!! (*disclaimer* lol)

PediaCare Infant Oral Decongestant Drops and
PediaCare Infant Oral Decongestant Plus Cough Drops
(every 4-6 hrs)
12-17 lbs 0.8 ml (1 dropper)
18-23 lbs 1.2 ml (1 1/2 dropper)
24-35 lbs 1.6 ml (2 droppers)


PediaCare Cough-Cold Liquid (every 4-6 hrs) and
PediaCare Night Rest Cough-Cold Liquid (every 6-8 hrs)
24-35 lbs 1 tsp
36-47 lbs 1 1/2 tsp
48-59 lbs 2 tsp
60-71 lbs 2 1/2 tsp
72-95 lbs 3 tsp

 

[andiesmama]

Vicks brand cold remedies to include:

Pediatric Vicks 44d (Dry Cough & Head Congestion)
Pediatric Vicks 44e (Chest Cough & Chest Congestion)
Pediatric Vicks 44m (Cough & Cold Relief)
Children's Vicks NyQuil
Children's Vicks DayQuil

17-21 lbs 1 tsp (5 ml)
22-27 lbs 1 1/4 tsp (6.25 ml)
28-47 lbs 1/2 TBSP (7.5 ml)
48-95 lbs 1 TBSP (15 ml)
96 + lbs 2 TBSP (30 ml)


Triaminic cold remedies to include:
Triaminic Syrup (Colds & Allergies)
Triaminic Expectorant (Chest & Head Congestion)
Triaminic DM Syrup (Cough Relief)
Triaminicol Multi-Symptom Relief (Colds with coughs)
Triaminic Nite Light (Nighttime Coughs & Colds)

12-17 lbs 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml)
18-23 lbs 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml)
24-47 lbs 1 tsp (5 ml)
48-95 lbs 2 tsp (10 ml)
96 + lbs 4 tsp (20 ml)

 

[PegasusOnFire]

You forgot to add:

18 years and not going to college: OUT OF THE HOUSE
18.5 years and not going to college and still in the house: RENT MONEY