| Preparing for your first baby can be overwhelming. | | | | Make sure you get the infant drops, because there is |
| Where do you start? One area that can be | | | | also Tylenol for toddlers. My pediatrician told me not to |
| overlooked is your medicine cabinet. What do you | | | | give Tylenol to a baby less than a month old. If your |
| really need to have on hand in case your baby isn't | | | | newborn has a temperature of more than 100 |
| feeling well? It's better to have these things on hand | | | | degrees, take him or her immediately to the doctor or |
| ahead of time so you won't be running to the store in | | | | hospital so they can figure out what's wrong with your |
| the middle of the night. Make sure you check expiration | | | | baby. They don't want you to try to get the fever |
| dates if you are buying these items months in | | | | down first. |
| advance. These items also make great baby shower | | | | Infant Thermometer - Buy a thermometer that can be |
| gifts! | | | | used to take your baby's temperature under his or her |
| Infant Tylenol - It's scary when your baby gets a fever. | | | | arm. Don't take your baby's temperature by mouth or |
| Make sure you check with your pediatrician for | | | | forehead. |
| recommended dosages before giving to your baby. | | | | |