Older Child: Benadryl
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Benadryl Before Dentist?
Asked by S.F. from New York
on November 17, 2010
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Ok ladies, here's the situation. My 6 year old daughter had 2 cavities filled a few weeks ago, and Saturday she has 2 more. They are the four very back teeth, top and ...
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- Dentists were traumatizing for me too as a kid so I understand her fear. It seems your dentist believes the benadryl will make her sleepy since it seems to work with ...
- are they large cavitites? Is this dentist a pediatric one? My oldest had one dinky cavity filled when he was 7 no novacaine they told him if hurt let them know and the...
- First off is this Dentist a Pediatric Dentist? If not you might want to consult one first. I would be worried to give her anything like benadryl for the reason you lis...
Amount of Benadryl for 10Month Old
Asked by K.M. from San Diego
on August 20, 2008
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Hello - my son is 10.5months old and 30lb and I was told, by his pediatrician, to give him benadryl for his allergies. I was given a dosage of 1/2tsp. When I purchased...
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- Hi K., I know everyone is telling you to talk to your doctor, but I would also recommend that you should talk to the pharmacist. Explain to him/her what your docto...
- It's always best to check with your doctor first for dosage on medications. When we have used medications, the doctor always goes by weight (mine are bigger than the ...
- Yes! It is based on weight NOT age! I also had a BIG boy (he is 2 now and is starting to slim down.) I also, had given him Benadryl for allergies around the same ag...
Benadryl and Long Flights
Asked by M.P. from Sacramento
on May 14, 2008
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I hate to ask this but has anybody followed the advice and given their children Benadryl for a long flight? We are going on an international flight with a 2 1/2 year ...
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- Hi M., Last month I took my 6 month old and my 8year old on a flight to Italy (well actually 3 flights but the longest was 9.5 hours. Anyway we gave our 6 month half...
- We went to Hawaii a few weeks ago and gave my 2.5 year old Benadryl. For him it just melowed him, but didn't knock him out so I was comfortable giving it to him. I g...
- bring it with you, and use it if you really need it
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,...
Benadryl for a Two Year Old with Allergies, Please Help!
Asked by A.S. from Houston
on March 4, 2010
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Good Morning Everyone. I have a question. I was just reading another post from a mom asking how to know if her baby had allergies or a cold. How to tell the differen...
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- Hi A., Allergies are not a natural thing to have. They are caused by synthetic stimulus that weaken the immune system and exacerbate symptoms. My first suggestion w...
- They have not all been taken off the market but most are NOT allowed to be given to children under 6 years old. Infant meds were recalled and they are no longer made b...
- we use Benadryl for our son and have been since he was 9 mos old with the Dr's orders for his allergies. We prefer to no administer it until close to either nap time ...
Melatonin vs Benadryl for a 19 Month Old Help!!!!
Asked by J.J. from Minneapolis
on November 10, 2010
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Help ladies we are flying over Christmas and we have flown several times before with our 19 month old. Each time is gets harder and harder. He will not sit in his car...
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- i would consult your pediatrician on the dose of benadryl and when to give it to him.
- well, the difference between them, is that benadryl, is a drug. It's a medicine. Melatonin is an all natural homeopathic remidy to help you relax so you can fall aslee...
- When my oldest was 18 months, she was having trouble with fluid in her ears, and we were flying. The doctor told me to give her a dose of benadryl 30 minutes before t...
Hypnosis for 8 Year-old
Asked by L.N. from Los Angeles
on September 9, 2008
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My daughter never sleeps in her own bed. When she visits her father in another state, same thing happens, she always sleeps with him. This summer as usual she spent 2 ...
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- Dear L.: It's probably not a good idea to ask her what she's afraid of. Why would you assume she's afraid? Like you said, she's ALWAYS slept with the two of you.....
- I hate to say it, but I think your daughter is playing you. 8 year old can sleep in her own room by herself. If she is really scared then you should take her to talk t...
- Hi L., I had the samr exact issue with my 9 year old Daughter. I took her to Melany, a hupnotherapist and I immediately saw results. Here is the website: http://ww...
Good Medicine "That Works" for a 10 Year Old
Asked by K.L. from Merced
on October 23, 2008
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My 10 year old son as had a stuffy nose for a month now. I've tried different sinus/cold/allergy meds and nothing is working! Does anyone have a favorite that works fo...
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- I concur it sounds like possible allergies. Take him to the doc and get him checked out. They can do blood test and scratch tests to find out what he's allergic to. ...
- Pedia Care Gentle Vapors night lights work well to help clear nasal passages at night so they sleep better. I give my kids Loratadine for allergies. Make sure you do...
- Dear K., I just mentioned this in a different post. Try Vick's Vapo-Rub. Rub some on your son's chest under his t-shirt. It really does help with congestion and so...
7 Year Old Runny Nose
Asked by B.G. from Salt Lake City
on May 9, 2008
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I am looking for some suggestions on OTC items or remedies to help my 7 year old's runny nose. It seems like he has had a runny nose for years. I have asked his doctor...
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- Does he have allergies??? Have you tried any kind of allergy medicine!!
- Hello I have two boys and my youngest has allergies and last year we took him to National Jewish and for his runny nose she recommended doing a saline nasal rinse. You...
- Cut back on sugar. Get more sleep. Check for allergies. Drink more water. Sage is an herb that helps dry up runny noses. It's good in breads and meat dishes.
8 Year Old Boy Trouble Sleeping
Asked by C.R. from Cincinnati
on July 30, 2010
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Our 8 year old son has trouble going to sleep at night every time there is a change (coming home from vacation, school start and finishes, etc). He also is playing foo...
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- hello I think it's an age thing. my child who is also 8 needs me to lay down with him until ,he, too falls asleep. I really don't mind doing it in that children do ge...
- Why in the world would you punish a child for not being able to sleep? Do you think he is enjoying it? You are his parents! You should be doing whatever you can to ...
- We are going through this right now. My 10 year old started having trouble last October after going to a friend's house and watching a scary movie with clowns. Since ...
