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Table of Contents
- DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
- VACCINES
- FEVER & DOSING
- DENTAL CARE (TEETH)
- POTTY TRAINING
- FAQ’s
- Helpful Items
- Social Media Posts
- What’s Next?
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DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
EARLY INTERVENTION (Developmental Delays)
If you are concerned your child may not be meeting the milestones for their age, discuss with your pediatrician to see if your child may need additional support. Contact your local Early Intervention program to have your child evaluated and see what resources may be available to you. Most Early Intervention programs are free and run by the state and/or local governments.
For children ages 3 and over, contact your local school department.
For more information, check out the following:
Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
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FEVER & DOSING
DO NOT give Ibuprofen (Motrin) to infants under 6 months of age
DO NOT give Acetaminophen (Tylenol) to infants under 2 months of age
(unless directed by your doctor)
Fever, whether from sickness or after vaccines, does not necessarily need to be treated. If your child is playful, happy, eating, and staying hydrated, you can likely let the fever run its course, but often kids feel uncomfortable and fussy. Medicine should be used to help them feel better, not just to break the fever. Also, if your child is uncomfortable and fussy without a fever, it is still ok to use medicine to help them feel better. Medications most commonly used are Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Motrin).
It’s important to check with your doctor to ensure the fever is properly diagnosed and your child is given the correct dose based on their weight.
See below for a dosing reference guide:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
DO NOT give Acetaminophen to infants under 2 months of age
Acetaminophen DOES NOT cause Autism
Children’s vs Infant Acetaminophen is the SAME doing (160mg/5mL)
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Ibuprofen (Motrin)
DO NOT give Ibuprofen to infants under 6 months of age
ONLY purchase CHILDREN’s IBUPROFEN (Infant ibuprofen may cause dosing errors)
DENTAL CARE (TEETH)
At this age, your child should be going to the dentist regularly
TOOTHPASTE
Toothpaste with Fluoride, Hydroxyapatite, and Xylitol are good choices
Happy Tooth – Hydroxyapatite
Created by a local Utah dentist, Dr. Hanks, this toothpaste is Hydroxyapatite based which is great for babies, toddlers, and kids because it is safe to swallow!
I reached out to them personally and they offered me a discount link and code!
Use code “JOSHMAX” or go directly by going to https://tryhappytooth.com/JOSHMAX
Alternatively, you can purchase on Amazon HERE
Unicorn Sparkle (Bubble Gum) – Fluoride
Fluoride based toothpaste that I typically buy for my kids
Tubby Todd – Xylitol
Xylitol option from a well-known pediatric brand
Don’t Forget to FLAUS!
This has been the only way I have been able to get my kids to FLOSS consistently! I use it for myself too! It vibrates for even more effective flossing compared to string or cheap flossers.
I like it so much, I reached out to FLAUS and they provided me with a discount link and code!
POTTY TRAINING
Potty Training
Dr. Maxwell’s Potty Training Guide with tips, resources, and recommendations
Keep reading
Peri Bottle / Portable Bidet / Spray
If wiping gets tough, try rinsing instead!
FAQ’s
Helpful Items
Aquaphor Lotion Stick
My favorite lotion for all ages (including myself)
Diaper Creams
It may take some trial and error to find the brand that works best for your baby’s skin, but here are some of the most popular/common brands that I would recommend:
Click on each image for a direct link:
- Desitin Maximum Strength – THE Classic, contains 40% Zinc Oxide
- CeraVe Healing Ointment – Always a HIGH QUALITY brand, with Petrolatum to protect, and Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid to moisturize and heal
- Tubby Todd – EXPENSIVE, but anyone who buys it swears by it
- A&D Ointment – Petrolatum and Lanolin-based
- Boudreaux’s Butt Paste – Well-known classic Zinc Oxide-based cream
- Aquaphor Healing Paste – Non-pasty, Zinc Oxide-based cream
Diaper Cream Brush/Spatula
Sick of getting your hands dirty applying diaper cream? Worry no more with this soft, yet durable, diaper cream spatula made of silicone so it is easy to wipe clean, wash, or sterilize. Once you try it, you’ll never go back!
Baza Cleanse & Protect Spray
Pediatrician recommended and great for sensitive infant bottoms. Helps both to loosen the stool and reduce the smell before wiping, as well as protect the skin after wiping by creating a protective layer. Can be used in addition to other diaper creams.
Active Ingredient: Dimethicone.
Peri Bottle / Portable Bidet / Spray
If your baby’s skin is very irritated, wiping can sometimes make it WORSE. In those cases, washing with water to reduce wiping can really help their irritated skin.
VITAMIN D
Discuss with your healthcare provider to ensure appropriate dosing for you or your child, which may be different if your child is breastfeeding vs formula feeding, or depending on the time of year and where you live.
Mommy’s Bliss Vitamin D Drops 400 IU
By far my favorite brand of Vitamin D. Easy to use dropper with about 100 doses per bottle. Suspended in Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) which helps with absorption of the Vitamin D.
For healthy infants and children = 1 drop (400 IU)
For healthy older children and adults = 2 drops (800 IU)
Your go-to for everything! Not just for times when sick, but for dry air, allergies, smoke and pollution, and general hydration of the nasal passageways, and can be used for ALL AGES from infancy to adulthood with a variety of delivery mechanisms. I tested a multiple brands with my kids and wrote all the details in a separate post HERE, but my TOP recommendations are below:
Nose Frida
Sticking with the Fundamentals: Nasal saline and suctioning. I have never personally used a Nose Frida, but everyone swears by them. I always used the classic bulb suction.
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What’s Next?
2 Years (18-24 Months)
Dr. Maxwell’s 2 Year (18 month to 24 month) Guide, including the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddler’s (MCHAT)
More coming soon!
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Well-Child Guides
Dr. Maxwell’s age-specific guides with developmental milestones, resources, and recommendations
Mental Health
Dr. Maxwell’s Mental Health Resource Page – ADHD, Therapy, Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQ+, and more
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