Got Questions? We've got answers from experts and parents who've
been there. How are doses of antibiotics determined for babies?
Babies range greatly in size, so drug dosages are based on a
baby's weight, not his age -- the smaller the baby, the greater
the impact of a missed or inaccurate dose. Most of the time your
instructions will be given in milliliters (or cc's). Five
milliliters (or 5 cc's) technically equals one teaspoon, but
don't use an actual teaspoon to determine the amount, because
your dose could be off. Instead, use a medicine syringe labeled
with milliliters or cc's to be certain that you're measuring out
the right amount. Originally published in American Baby
magazine, January 2008. Updated 2009 The answers from our
experts are for educational purposes only. Please always refer
to your child's pediatrician and mental health expert for more
in-depth advice.