Mommy Docs understands that keeping children safe any time of the year is top priority for every parent. To help parents heading out for summer vacation they offer a few helpful tips.
Mommy Docs understands that keeping children safe any time of the year is top priority for every parent. To help parents heading out for summer vacation they offer a few helpful tips.
July 29, 2009 at 12:10 am
Offering practical pediatric information for moms via podcasts, articles, and tips The MommyDocs, Dr. Jamie Freishtat, a board-certified Pediatrician and Dr. Rachel Schreiber, a board certified in both Allergy/Immunology and Internal Medicine offer these tips to parents for summer travel time:
1. Hand Sanitizer: Limit your child’s germ-spreading and germ-getting by enforcing a strict hand-washing policy. If available, use water and soap, scrubbing for at least 20 seconds. Another great option is an alcohol based hand sanitizer. Just be sure it is completely rubbed in and kept out of reach of children.
2. Thermometer: Make sure you have a good thermometer and know how to use it. For infants, especially under 3 months of age, temperatures should always be taken rectally with a digital thermometer, like a Vicks digital thermometer. A great option once children have graduated from rectal temps is the Braun ThermoScan ear thermometer. It’s very quick, which kids (and parents) will greatly appreciate.
3. Nasal aspirator: Babies haven’t quite figured out how to clear their own tiny nostrils and will need help from mom. A nasal bulb syringe can help remove bothersome boogies from the nose.
4. Your Doctor’s phone number: Always have your doctor’s number on speed dial or somewhere very easy to find, such as in your wallet or glove compartment.
5. Tissues: Teach children to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth as much as possible since germs can spread this way. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and remember to throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Also, encourage everyone to direct coughs and sneezes into their elbows, not their hands.
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