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Pediatric Sources & Guidelines

Every guideline this toolkit relies on, grouped by the tool that cites it. Each source opens in its own tab so you never lose your place.

Acetaminophen & Ibuprofen Dosing Calculator

Every weight-based dose, timing rule, and safety cap shown in the calculator and by the dose assistant is grounded in these references.

  • S1Acetaminophen Dosing Table for Fever and Pain

    American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

    Used for: Acetaminophen dose by weight and dosing intervals

    Open source

  • S2Ibuprofen Dosing Table for Fever and Pain

    American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

    Used for: Ibuprofen dose by weight and dosing intervals

    Open source

  • S3Medications Used to Treat Fever

    American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

    Used for: When and how to treat fever in children

    Open source

  • S4Fever Without Fear: Information for Parents

    American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

    Used for: Fever warning signs and when to call the doctor

    Open source

  • S5Acetaminophen — Drug Information

    U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)

    Used for: Acetaminophen safety, overdose signs, max daily amounts

    Open source

  • S6Ibuprofen — Drug Information

    U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)

    Used for: Ibuprofen safety and maximum daily amounts

    Open source

  • S7Poison Control — Medication Overdose Help

    America's Poison Centers / Poison.org

    Used for: Overdose guidance — when to call Poison Control

    Open source

  • S8Acetaminophen: Information for Consumers

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    Used for: FDA acetaminophen consumer safety information and label limits

    Open source

  • S9Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension — FDA-approved label

    FDA drug labels via NLM DailyMed

    Used for: FDA-reviewed children's ibuprofen label dosing

    Open source

Pediatric Emergency Guide

The seizure, fever, choking, and allergic-reaction first-aid steps follow these national guidelines.

  • E1Seizures — First Aid

    U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)

    Used for: Seizure first-aid steps and when to call 911

    Open source

  • E2Seizure First Aid for Children

    American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — HealthyChildren.org

    Used for: Seizure first-aid steps used in the Seizures module

    Open source

  • E5Febrile Seizures in Children

    American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — HealthyChildren.org

    Used for: Febrile seizure guidance used in the Seizures module

    Open source

  • S3Medications Used to Treat Fever

    American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

    Used for: Fever treatment guidance used in the High Fever module

    Open source

  • S4Fever Without Fear: Information for Parents

    American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)

    Used for: Fever warning signs used in the High Fever module

    Open source

  • E3Choking Prevention & First Aid

    American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — HealthyChildren.org

    Used for: Choking first aid for infants vs children; button battery and magnet hazards

    Open source

  • E4Anaphylaxis: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

    American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — HealthyChildren.org

    Used for: Anaphylaxis recognition and epinephrine-first guidance

    Open source

Household Toxin & Poison First-Aid

The poison triage guidance and the emergency call shortcut are based on Poison Control's national resources.

  • S7Poison Control — Medication Overdose Help

    America's Poison Centers / Poison.org

    Used for: Poisoning first aid and the 1-800-222-1222 hotline

    Open source

These are the primary guidelines behind our guidance. They do not replace your pediatrician's judgment for your child.