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Which Meds to Give a 2Year Old for Flu?
Asked by F.S. from Portland
on February 23, 2011
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Hey there
My 2year old has a cough, with fever at nights, a runny nose. only her runny nose started previous monday, i thought it will go away on its own. But its jus...
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- I don't recommend any medications for little ones. But my 4 kids have all found great relief with homeopathic meds. They are completely safe, and very effective. You c...
- I would just give her some children's motrin or tylanol if she seems uncomfortable. My pediatrician recommends the syrup from canned peaches to ease a cough, and 100% ...
- I use Boiron products that are homeopathic and safe for 2yrs and up. This is a direct link for their flu product, but search the site and you'll see the other kid stuf...
Cold Medicine That Dissolves in Mouth for a 2Yr Old????
Asked by C.Z. from San Francisco
on March 25, 2009
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Hi Mama's,
I need some help for my neighbor. His 2 year old has a cold and is refusing and is doing anything to NOT take any sort of liquid or any medication. I rem...
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- Hi My 7 month old boy is sick now and My Ped said to give him 1/2 a packet of Mucinex Mini-melts. But you should ask your MD first.
- They have the dissolvable strips that he can try.
- Please encourage your friend NOT to give cold medicine to her 2 year old. The medical community strongly advises AGAINST using over the counter cold medicine in childr...
When to Start Cough Medicine?
Asked by D.V. from San Francisco
on October 13, 2010
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So i have a 14 month old son. He woke up a few days ago sort of congested a bit of a runny nose (clear). No one has been around him sick (he is home with my Mom during...
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- My opinion is I could not have got thru the 1st 6 years of my kids lives without using cough medicine. I am so glad the whole "no meds before 6" came out after mine we...
- please don't self-medicate your child....& don't wait for that appt next week! Call the dr & ask what you should do! It's the easiest & safest course.
- If he is happy, acting normal, eating and playing without running a fever....let the cold run its course. If anything changes...call the Dr.
Relief from Yeast Infection
Asked by T.C. from Sacramento
on January 6, 2009
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Talked to doctor and was prescribed diflucan (had 2 doses, 7 days apart) which didn't clear up infection. Now using otc monistat 7 for yeast infection, but itching is ...
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- Even once your infection is cleared up you can continue carrying too much candida in you that it will flare up easily or give you rashes. Go to the health food store ...
- Hi T., I would recommend taking Primadophilus Bifidus which is an over the counter supplement (the brand I have is Nature's Way). It is usually found in the cold s...
- Yeast Loves sugar. Refined flour is a simple carbohydrate, and simple carbohydrates digest quickly turning into sugar- so guess what you just ate? Yup- more fuel for...
Seeking Advice on Treating Excema for Toddler
Asked by K. from Denver
on March 21, 2007
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My son has had excema since he was a baby and he is now 32 months and still has some very bad flare-ups which he'll scratch and make into open sores. Then when I use ...
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- Have you tried the Benadryl spray? It contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride and zinc acetate as active ingredients. It is a large part alcohol, so it will sting, bu...
- My son also had excema as a baby. The one thing that worked wonders for us was Aquaphor. It can be purchased at Wal-Mart or any other store like that. It does not caus...
- My name is H. my son is almost 2 and we have had problems with exzema. The best thing that worked for me was neosporan ointment and giving him a bath without bubbles o...
Under Pressure
Asked by N.P. from San Francisco
on August 28, 2010
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My husband lost his job about two weeks ago and the shell shock is just about wearing off. He's applied for unemployment and those funds will keep the mortgage note pa...
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- Make sure your house is insured for current day re-building costs. P..
- I am so sorry! I was spell bound reading your post, I forgot that i was reading on Mamapedia, and just got lost in the first chapter of a book! I think that afte...
- I know you're not expecting any answers, and I don't really have any. I just wanted to say that we'll be keeping you & your family in our thoughts & prayers. If yo...
4Yo with Ulcerative Colitis
Asked by M.L. from Johnstown
on February 28, 2007
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My 4yo is having a colitis flare up and I was wondering if anyone knew of something to help with the pain. His poor tummy is really hurting him and I don't know what ...
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- Hi, First of all are you sure he has colitis, and not something called celiac sprue? I was misdiagnosed with Colitis for almost a year till I switched doctors and w...
- Try the book "Eat Right for Your Type." It is genetically related to your blood type and the kinds of foods you can and cannot eat. I believe in it and have had a fr...
- Hi M.! I'm a pediatric nurse with ulcerative colitis myself, so I hope I can help you out. First of all, I know how he is feeling! If I skip meds for more than a...
Anyone Have Luck with Homeopathic Treatment for Allergies?
Asked by D.S. from Tucson
on April 30, 2009
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My son has terrible allergies, especially right now with the wind and blooming trees. His allergist had him on 3 medications at one point and it really didn't help. I...
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- My daughter had allergies that ran the full list, after a study done in Denver. She wanted a kitten very much, and of course, she was allergic to cats as well. We liv...
- I don't know anything about homeopathics for allergies, but one natural remedy that I've heard often is the consumption of raw, local honey - the pollen in the honey i...
- I so understand your situation. Our allergist in CA wanted to do allergy shots on my 18 month old- no way:) So we turned to homeopathy. We found Histamine in a 6c work...
Spit Up
Asked by C.B. from Tyler
on November 26, 2010
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I am a new mom. My son is 5 1/2 weeks old and was about 3 weeks early. When he was born I pumped and fed him breastmilk. We had latching issues. I did not get much...
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- If you are feeding on demand, you may want to try feeding him on a schedule - usually about every 3 hours works for his age. That gives his tummy time to move his last...
- Along with what you are already doing try: -Feeding him smaller amounts more often. That way his little tummy isn't getting more than he can handle at one shot. ...
- I agree with all the advice from Dori W. Look at the size of your baby's fist. That is about how big his little stomach is. Feed a smaller amount, more frequently. ...
2Yr Old with Cough
Asked by B.H. from Bakersfield
on March 22, 2009
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My 2 year old got a cold (which she gave to me) and has this terrible cough. Because of her age, there are no cold or cough meds I can give her. Everything is for 6yr...
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- B., You can give her a spoonful of honey. It works wonders for a cough and helps you get better quicker! I talked with my son's pediatrician and he said it is just ...
- H Bille! My 27 month old son just got over 15 days of being sick, along with a horrible cough, lots of congestion, low grade fever and he was very lathargic. It was ...
- Hi I use to feel that way whenever I caught a cold and was pregnant or breatfeeding, nothing I could take wouldn't affect the baby. Then I remembered an old cold and ...
