“It is the nature of babies to be in bliss.” – Deepak Chopra

 Though Chopra has it largely correct, what happens when your new baby falls ill? Hospitals are usually a trusted source for treatment of someone you love, but mistakes made in hospitals can be fatal.

One mistake that could affect your baby’s health is an overdose of medicine. Usually the means of determining the dose to give such a small child is determined by weight. Since many baby scales report weight in both pounds/ounces and kilograms, it can be very easy for the doctor, nurse, or technician to make a big mistake.

To protect your baby, stay vigilant—if you get a chance to see your baby’s papers, check his/her recorded weight to see that it makes logical sense for your child. For reference, a school textbook weighs approximately one kilogram, and two apples make a pound.