The Medicine Mom       

   Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
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News

May 2008

My third child, The Colic Chronicles: A Mother's Survival Guide to Calming Your Baby While Keeping Your Cool, will be delivered to a bookstore near you in July! Pre-orders can be made at amazon.com:
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Q & A

Question of the Month:

Should I use the syringe that my pharmacy gave me for my son's antibiotic or is an ordinary house spoon just as good?

Answer:
I recommend using a syringe or a medicine dropper with clearly marked doses. Household teaspoons can range anywhere from 2 to 7milliliters whereas syringes measure one teaspoonful (which is 5 milliliters) exactly, ensuring your child receives the correct dose.


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 Monthly Column

May 2008

Into the Mouths of Babes



 The latest obsession among moms lately has nothing to do with mom, per se, but focuses on what moms can do to trick their children into eating foods that are actually good for them. This is a good thing since so many children are consuming foods that are heavily processed and light on nutritional value
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The information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of an appropriately qualified and licensed physician or other health care provider. The information provided here is for educational and informational purposes only. In no way should it be considered as offering medical advice. Please check with a physician if you suspect  that your child is ill.
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