Below are some tips to help your child stick to the plan. Community pediatricians such as Marc Richardson, MD, and experts at Cincinnati Children's have a few tips to help families remember to follow the doctor’s orders:
Ñ{ · Set an alarm clock, or several.
Ñ{ ·¿ Put up a calendar and have the child add stickers (or color in boxes) after each dose.
Ñ{ ·´ Make the routine a family affair by taking your vitamins at the same time your child takes medications.
Ñ{ ·µ Schedule text message reminders.
Ñ{ ·» Sort medicine into a weekly pillbox with daily sections.
Ñ{ ·r Link the schedule to regular daily routines, such teeth brushing, dinner or bedtime prayers.
Ñ{ ·q Use dispensers with electronic meters, such as MEMS, to track each dose as it is taken.
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A list of emergency numbers (fire, ambulance, police, poison control and trusted neighbors) next to the phone along with your address for emergency responders First aid supplies and chart (get one free by calling the American Academy of Pediatrics at 800-433-9016) Health concerns, such as allergies and instructions for dispensing medications Layout of the house, including entrances, exits, areas that are off-limits and a fire escape plan Times for meals, naps and bed
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House rules, including use of phone, television and internet. Make it clear that smoking, alcohol and visitors are not allowed. Also, make sure to close blinds, lock doors and not open doors for strangers or let callers know they are not home. Tips for how to comfort your child and how to respond to undesirable behavior Make sure your sitter has a working cell phone if you don’t have a land line
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