Pediatric Professionals

About Pediatric Professionals

Pediatric Professionals is a free, evidence-based reference tool for parents, caregivers, and clinicians. Our medical content is medically reviewed by Ryan Mitchell, MD, board-certified pediatric otolaryngologist (ENT), and reflects current American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery guidance. The tools and articles here are designed to answer the questions that most often come up between visits — at 3 a.m. with a feverish toddler, the night before a kindergarten well-check, or in the days after a tonsillectomy. Learn more about who we are and how we source our content.

What you'll find here:

• Weight-based medication dosage calculators for both prescription medications (27 commonly prescribed pediatric meds with target doses, concentrations, and max-dose checks) and over-the-counter medications (10 common OTC meds with age-based dosing for antihistamines, decongestants, and motion-sickness medication).
• A full pediatric immunization schedule from birth through age 18, with notes on when to give each vaccine, what each one protects against, and answers to the most common questions about combining vaccines, catching up after a missed visit, and exemptions.
• Developmental milestones across motor, language, social-emotional, and cognitive domains, from 2 months through age 5, drawn from CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." program. These are guideposts, not deadlines.
• A pediatric fever-management guide — when to call the doctor, how to alternate acetaminophen and ibuprofen safely, comfort measures that actually work, and the red-flag symptoms that mean it's time to go to the ER.
• ENT (ear, nose, and throat) guides covering otitis media (ear infections), tonsillitis and strep throat, ENT emergencies (foreign bodies, button batteries, peritonsillar abscess, sudden hearing loss), and ear tubes — what they are, when they're recommended, and what to expect after surgery.
• Quick reference tools — growth percentile lookups, weight conversion between kilograms and pounds, temperature conversion between Celsius and Fahrenheit, and direct links to Poison Control and pediatric hospital locators.
• Plain-language FAQs on stopping a nosebleed, recognizing pediatric sleep apnea, combining medications safely, button-battery emergencies, treating nasal congestion, and why some children's ears stick out.

The dosage calculators are designed for use by clinicians and informed caregivers as a cross-check, not as a primary clinical decision tool. Every output should be confirmed against the prescribing pediatrician's instructions, the medication label, and the child's specific situation. The reference articles are educational summaries — they don't replace an in-person evaluation when one is needed.

How this site is built and maintained. Pediatric Professionals is a non-commercial project. There is no patient registration, no account creation, and no tracking of medical inputs (medication selections, weights, and ages stay in your browser). The site is funded entirely through display advertising, which helps keep it free for everyone. Clinical content is reviewed periodically against updated AAP and CDC guidance, and the medication formulary is updated when new pediatric concentrations or dosing recommendations are published.

Medical disclaimer. This site is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your child's pediatrician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition, before administering any medication, or before making a medical decision. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you've read here. If you think your child is having a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.