Now is a good time to go through all of the cold and cough medicine in your house. Throw away all of the expired medicine and make a list of what you need to replace. The hot news is that you may not need to replace anything! Read the news article: Drug companies: No cold medicines for kids under 4. What kids need is plenty of fluids and tender loving care. This is very important information to know about and observe. Talk to your pediatrician or family health provider about your personal situation.

The FDA has produced a great Checklist for Choosing Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicine for Children.

Some other items you should have in your medicine cabinet include: thermometers, adhesive bandages, triple antibiotic ointment, cotton swabs, and some stickers for the kids!

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