Infant Tylenol Cold: Child
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Decongestant Under 2
Asked by T.S. from Minneapolis
on April 20, 2007
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My son (18 months) has picked up a cold at daycare. I guess it hits hard and fast. His nose won't stop running, but he can't breath through it. I can't get anyone t...
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- My 2 year old is getting over a cold, and our pharmacist (at Target) suggested childrens Benadryl rather than a decongestant. The antihystamene (sp?) helped dry out h...
- if you are concerned about using decongestents on such a young child, i used Cold Comfort by Daisy Blue Naturals on my 2.5 year old (i'm a consultant as i adore the pr...
- I use what's called Little Colds...that helped both my daughter who's 3 and my son who just turned 1. Then on my son i also rubbed the baby VICK's VaporRub on his ches...
When Should I Call the Doctor?
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on April 27, 2011
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My 6 month old son is sick. It came on suddenly today, and we aren't quite sure who gave it to him (We have it narrowed down to 2 toddlers he has recently been around)...
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- As long as he is breathing fine and does not have a high fever, you can wait till the morning. Anytime they are congested (especially when you can hear it) I would get...
- i think it's a little early to panic. although i understand your worries being the first time you've dealt with this. the key is, his temperature is not high, and he's...
- I've been through this many times with my own son (he's now 4). The most important thing right now is to count his respiraiton per minute, especially if he has been c...
Will My Baby's Nose Every Stop Running???
Asked by T.J. from Indianapolis
on April 10, 2007
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Calling all Moms,
I am sure there has to be some of you moms out there that has a good suggestion for us. My son is 11 mnths old and has had this persistant runny n...
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- My question is what kind of OTC meds are you using? Did the ENT who did the tubes comment on it, did you ask about the sinuses while you were visiting? If you have ano...
- All 3 of my babies have had this. It is so hard to figure out what it is. Colds and allergies have the same symptoms. Unfortunately, there are allergies in all 4 seaso...
- We go through the same thing every few months. My son had to be put on a nebulizer when he was a few months old so I put just saline in it and give him that right bef...
9 Month Old with a Cold
Asked by D.S. from Kansas City
on December 3, 2006
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My son Zachary has had a cold for the past few days now. It's your common symptoms-sneezing, runny nose, cough. It's all clear mucus so I know it's not an infection....
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- Infant Tylenol Cold & Cough is great, I use it for my 7 month old.
- My doctor always told me to give the kids PediaCare, use a vaporizor, vapo rub since it helps with the breathing thing, and yes the humidifier is great too. Elevate h...
- i just read your update......dont use vicks..that is not good for a child your age...... also use a COOL mist vaporizor......not HOT......... and dont make your house ...
Benadryl for Travel?
Asked by E.L. from Minneapolis
on May 15, 2007
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This may sound awful so I am asking for some feedback on this subject. I have a very wiggly 14 month old who can not sit still for 1 minute and we are going on a four ...
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- I am not passing judgment at all. But I am warning you. If you're going to do this test it before you travel. My daughter gets so wired on Benadryl that it's almost...
- We are flying 3 1/2 hours mid-day this weekend with our very active 14 month old son, so I can totally relate! I plan on giving him Benadryl for the flight. This wil...
- I've done it. I'm not proud to admit it, but it worked wonders on both my (at the time) one and two year olds. An added benefit is that it helped with their congesti...
