Medicine: Saline Drops
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"OTC Meds or Not"
Asked by C.F. from Charleston
on January 28, 2009
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Lately there has been alot of talk about not giving children under 2 over the counter cold meds. Some doctors say its ok some not. what to do when your 15month old is ...
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- You can try the saline solution nose drops, it is supposed to break up the congestion in the nose or you can make your own with a little salt and warm water. Hope this...
- What OTC meds are you talking about? Sudafed? I would NOT give to a child 15 months old -- especially for sleep-time. A cool mist humidifier. Vapo-rub on the chest...
- Hi C.! I have struggled with the same issue, as I gave my son baby tylenol cold, etc. when he was an infant. He is 22 months now and I found something called "Hyland...
Best Medicine for 6 Month Old
Asked by W.W. from Houston
on December 8, 2008
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My 6 month old has a runny nose and a cough for the third time this year. The first and second time I took her to the pediatrician she told me to give her saline drop...
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- There's not much you can do. (Castor Oil will only make her stools runny, which she probably already has with all the mucous in her system). She's too young for any o...
- My daughter is 3 and for the first two years we dealt with the same thing. You need to let it runs its course. Her immune system will get stronger. This year my daught...
- vicks baby rub works great, johnson's vapor bath, I have found decongestion drops (not just saline) for infants at babies are us. Is she a big baby or small one? My so...
7Wk Old with Cold
Asked by C.M. from Madison
on March 26, 2008
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My 7wk old boy has his first cold and is vary stuffed up. I have a humidifier and saline drops for his nose. Any other advice on how to releive his stuffyness would be...
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- what i do when my little man has a cold is use a lot of the vick's baby chest rub. put it on his chest, back, neck, and believe it or not on the bottoms of his feet. i...
- I was always told to take my child into the bathroom with me when I shower. The steam helps them. You can put him in his little boundy seat right outside the shower.
- My friend would let her baby sleep in his swing because it kept him upright and it was easier for him to breath. He had a lot of colds starting at 3 months.
Cold Medicine for 16 Month Old
Asked by C.E. from Cincinnati
on January 26, 2009
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Hi Moms! I need some personal advice on giving a 16 month old cold medicine. My daughter is very congestion and coughing like crazy. She kept us up all night last n...
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- Sounds like what my 21 months old son is going through right now. It is not recommended to give them any cough medicine under the age of 2. This is what I've been doin...
- If you haven't done so already, take her to the doctor, especially since she is coughing so hard she pukes. It may be something more serious than a cold. They also m...
- I know the medical community says not to give infants cold medicine, but I have been in the same boat you are now. You may want to try Robitussin. My daughter is 17 mo...
Nasal Decongestant Ideas for 18 Month Old
Asked by J.D. from Grand Rapids
on November 2, 2008
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My 18 month old is so stuffed up, she can't breathe, she can't sleep and is miserable from a common cold. Is there anything else I can give/do for her besides saline ...
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- What about good old fashion Vicks? Seems to work around here. Other than that, changing her diet so her body can recover.
- Hi J. - I feel for ya, I remember those days of feeling helpless because there isn't much you can do. I would suggest you raise the head of her bed, if it's a crib...
- Hi J., I have used baby vicks vapor rub! works awesome!you can get it at your local Walgreen's, Riteaid..or store. Good luck.
Advice on How to Unclog a Stuffy Nose
Asked by J.B. from Fayetteville
on February 17, 2007
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My 3 month old is pretty congested. I've been putting saline drops in her nose and giving her Triaminic thin strips decongestant. Is there anything else I can do so sh...
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- Also try a cool mist humidifier in the babies room. It works some for mine. It won't completely get rid of it though.
- I recently had an ENT tell us to stop the decongestant as it can cause liver problems and loses its effectiveness. Use a humidifier. Especially in the winter months wh...
- Check out www.trianglemommies.com! They will offer you the advice that you need!
11 1/2 Month Old and Cold Meds??
Asked by T.L. from Columbia
on November 3, 2010
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my 11 1/2 month old has had re-occuring colds since birth (she got one before we left the hospital) well this time its worse then all the others.... for the past 2 mor...
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- Have you taken her to the pediatrician? Taken her temperature? She may have a sinus infection, strep throat or an ear infection requiring antibiotics. If she's letharg...
- It really just has to work itself out, giving her meds for a cold will not help if it is just a cold. I know it doesnt help her feel better. Try these and see if they ...
- Take your baby to the pediatrician - or maybe a new pediatrician. It is not normal that a baby has so many colds. Has anyone considred severe allergies? Is three sm...
Scared of Cough Medicine
Asked by L.F. from Louisville
on January 19, 2007
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My 4-month-old baby has a cold/cough and the doctor recommended Infants Robitussin. I recently read two articles claiming dangers in ccold medicine for children under ...
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- I read that artical also and if I'm not mistaken the artical was talking about parents giving their children adult cold medication. The Dr. would not have given you th...
- When my daughter was sick (5 mo. old), I gave her Little Colds brand. It helps with stuffy noses, cough, and fever/pain. I only had to give her one dose and she was ...
- If you are scared to take the doctor's advice, then just don't give it to her. Get a second opinion...she's your baby and you have that right. Don't worry about offe...
Anyone Know of Any OTC Med That Really Helps with a Runny Nose for a Toddler?
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on March 24, 2009
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My little guy Really hates his nose being runny, he hates having his nose wiped, he hates the feeling of it on his face. I am not sure if it is a side effect of teethi...
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- There is no otc for runny nose for children under six. Only decongestant, which our doctors dont advise that either. Elevate them when they sleep and humidifier in t...
- I have an almost two year old and have used little noses nasal spray. She doesn't mind the spray (she actually giggles at it) and it seems to do the trick.
- We use children's benadryl and he also has a prescription for Zyrtec. They both work.
Congestion and Runny Nose
Asked by B.S. from Scranton
on August 5, 2008
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I have a 9 month old. She is extremely congested with runny nose. She just got her 4 front teeth and looks like there is more coming in. Any suggestions to help her br...
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- Saline is really the only answer. Try an incline in the crib, but saline is best. I was once given advice to put vicks vapor rub on my daughter's feet and then put s...
- The humidifier will work well...also if you want to put a pillow under the head of the crib mattress....
- Hi B., It stinks when they are so little and so stuffy! Run a cool mist humidifier in her room. Also, prop up the two top legs of her crib on phonebooks so it is ...
