All teaspoons are not created equal

This article warns parents about the danger of using ordinary kitchen teaspoons to give children liquid medicine. It explains that household spoons are not all the same size, which can lead to giving too little or too much medication. The article encourages parents to use proper measuring tools like oral syringes, dosing cups, or calibrated droppers to keep children safe.

Dr. Abena Ayim Bediako, PharmD. BCPS

6/21/20261 min read