Hypoallergenic: Infant, Benadryl
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Infant and Benadryl
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on October 8, 2008
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My 8 month old son weighs 16 pounds, 12 ounces and his doctor prescribed 1/2 teaspoon of Benadryl before bedtime. Everything I read says not to do it unless they are ...
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- What I would like to know is why your doctor has told you to give your 8 month old Benadryl in the first place? That I don't understand.
- M., Why is the doctor prescribing Benedryl? Depending on the reason there may be a natural and safer alternative. I am a chiropractor in Eastpointe and would be more...
- I have heard of giving smaller doses of Beadryl to younger babies but I'm just naturally hesitant whenever a doctor simply prescribes meds (especially if it is every n...
Benadryl to Help Sleep During Flight?
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on November 11, 2008
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I am taking a flight that leaves right at bedtime for my 7 month old. I have had a few moms suggest giving him Benadryl to help him sleep through the flight. I am wo...
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- Never!!!!!! Medicines are for when children need them not because you want them to sleep! There are times we all would like our children to sleep but we don't drug the...
- Hello, If the fight is at bedtime, he will probably sleep on his own. In the past, we have tried to make sure they are sleepy by giving our children shorter than usu...
- Hi Johannah!! I travelled to Cali this past summer with my kids--5 & 17months. I did give my daughter benadryl to help sleep. It also helps ease the discomfort on th...
Children's Benadryl Allergy Medication for a 5 Months Old Baby
Asked by L.S. from San Francisco
on March 15, 2009
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Hi moms
My little boy is having a cold and a sore throat...coughing a lot ...but is a dry cough.
I called the emergency help of my pediatrician today and the nurse t...
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- Hi L.- I am a pediatric focused holistic physician and would caution you about giving your baby such medication. In my practice, I recommend using essential oils f...
- totally ok. i have used it as well a time or two. it usually says under 2 yrs ask your doctor..whcih you can do and ask them how much to give. i believe 1/4 tsp is wha...
- Hi there - I have used the Children's Benadryl allergy medication on my boy when he was about 4-5 months old as well. He was allergic to regular formula (we later...
Nervous About Giving 6 Month Old Benadryl
Asked by S.K. from Seattle
on May 18, 2009
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Hi ladies,
My six month old has been up with a stuffy nose and coughing for the past two nights. The doctor says she has a viral illness (no ear infection, nothing...
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- S., you are trying all the good things that can help with congestion. My grandchildren, as babies, benefited the most from sleeping in their car seat and moisture. C...
- When my son was four he had a severe allergic reaction, and the first doctor I took him to said to give him Benadryl. We did, and it was awful. It knocked him out fo...
- Babies are obligated nose breathers, they don"t understand that they could open their mouths to breath so they try and breath through the mucus. Keep her nose clear a...
Benadryl for a 11 Month Old Who's 22Lbs
Asked by J.C. from New York
on September 8, 2011
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My 11 month old baby girl has a severe runny nose. It has been keeping her up all night and day. No naps and no sleep. Everytime I go to put her down she immediatel...
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- I also would call the Dr for the dosage. Also use saline, a humidifier and prop the bed up (unless she's supermobile...). Also "steam her" in the bathroom by putting ...
- I would ask the doctor how much he recommends, if he is the one who suggested it. If you are concerned about the warning on the label, dicuss that with the doctor. Yo...
- What doctor tell you to give a child medication and then does NOT tell you the dosage? This is exactly why babies die. Guessing at dosages. Run a cool mist humi...
Allergic Reaction to Formula
Asked by T.J. from Cincinnati
on June 3, 2008
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Hello,
I have an 8 month old and we think that he has an allergic reaction to the formula he is taking. His body from the neck down to the feet he has little bumps...
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- Hi LaDreka, If your son has been on the same formula for the last 8 months it is probably not an allergy to that, but it still could be allergies. Seasonal aller...
- Have you tried switching him to goat milk, regular low fat milk, or lactose? It may be time to make the transition. As the baby is 8 months old are you feeding him...
- Is he eating any baby cereal? We had the same problem and it ended up being an alergic reaction to the Barley Cereal.
What Amount of Childrens Benadryl Can I Give to My 21 Months Old
Asked by E.V. from Orlando
on April 2, 2010
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what amount of benadryl can i give to my 21 months old? hes been with watery and itchy eyes, runny nose, he have rash on his face. im worry cause i dont know the right...
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- Hi E., I agree with Deborah, the pharmacist, on this one. A little one should only be given meds if absolutely necessary and definitely under supervision. At 21 mon...
- It is my understanding that you go by their weight not their age.
- All 3 of my children were recently given Zyrtec for allergies. My 21 month old is allowed 1/2 tsp a day. If you bought the benadryl OTC it should say. Go by weight,...
Worried About Using Children's Benadryl on 6 Month Old
Asked by M.A. from Providence
on May 18, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone had experience with Children's Benadryl, specifically with a baby as young as six months. My 6 month old has been so stuffed up and has a pr...
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- Hi M. I do not have any experience with using Benadryl on a baby-but I do want to commend you on NOT doing this because the Dr says to. There is too much medicine b...
- My son was about that age when he started getting benedryl because of allergies. The reason they say not to give cold and allergy meds to babies and kids is because m...
- Hi M., My 12 month old daughter has had a cough on and off the whole winter, at times it has been pretty bad and is SO hard to listen to! My pedi has said that she ...
Infant Milk Protein Allergy
Asked by M.E. from Chicago
on December 15, 2009
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My 11 month old son is allergic to the protein in cow's milk. He break out in hives and gets severe diaper rash, gassiness, and fussy after eating milk products, even ...
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- My husband is 36 years old and is still allergic to milk. My 8 month old son is also allergic. I don't know if your doctor suggested the low introduction of cheese a...
- M.; He does not "need" milk - other than your milk. He needs fluids for hydration and food for caloric intake. Google for a list of foods with calcium...
- Hi M. Ask his peditrican and he/she will be able to give you the best professional answer.
Excema = Allergy?
Asked by E. from Detroit
on February 16, 2007
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Does Excema ALWAYS mean there is an allergy? My son is 6 months old and has had bad excema since about 2 months. Under my ped's advice, I use Cortisone and Aquaphor, b...
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- i dont know if you have a Costco Warehouse where you live but there is this stuff called Amlactin that works better than cortisone or aquaphor and Costco sells a big b...
- Hi! My son also had/has excema. He too first developed it around 3 months which was last winter. I know that it went away completely in the summer, and didn't retur...
- My daughter started with excema after she turned 2 and started drinking regular milk. The DR. kept saying she was not allergic, but when I stopped the milk and went ba...
