Sick Child Care: 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 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
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...
Sick All the Time!!
Asked by D.W. from Wichita
on March 20, 2008
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I am now 8 weeks pregnant and I am sick all of the time!! I am always nauseous, have a headache and I puke at least 3-4 times a day. Doesn't matter the time of day eit...
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- Ginger Snaps worked best for me, and I'm not a fan of Ginger. But I was willing to use whatever would help keep food down. Good luck.
- Hey D.!!! Congrats! I, too work full time. I am now 15 weeks with our first baby and I am 32. The first 12 weeks were ROUGH!!! I was always sick, no energy and had ser...
- HI! I know just what you are going through. I was sick all the time until I delivered and with the first pregnancy I was given an anti-nausea pill prescription which...
Breastfeeding While Sick
Asked by K.H. from Kalamazoo
on September 22, 2008
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Hi out there! I have a quick question for all of you moms that breastfeed. Tessa (my little girl) is 4months old and I am still breastfeeding. I am starting to come...
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- Hi K. ~ I'm an OB nurse. Yes, continue nursing. Increase your fluids (this will also help thin out the drainage). Do Not take sudafed! Any medication that helps t...
- Yes, you can still breastfeed while you are sick. I did for both my boys. As for suggestions to soothe your throat, I always have a stock of lemons or limes and ma...
- Hi K., I think it's wonderful that you're breastfeeding your little one. In answer to your question, yes you can continue to breastfeed your baby while you're sick....
Sick Baby
Asked by S.H. from Denver
on November 29, 2008
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Hi Ladies~
I was just wondering what some of you moms do for your sick ones? I have a 16 month old who is sick she is all congested with a cough and when she drinks m...
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- Last year my pediatrician told us to give our daughter warm lemonade (it has to be the real stuff not the powder). It will help break up the mucus. She said to do th...
- I read some of the other posts and I agree with the humidifier and vicks on the feet and chest. I also give my kids the generic version of Dimatap. Seems to work rea...
- Unfortunately when you have a little one they will get what the bigger ones bring home. I went through this last year with my son. It is good though, believe it or ...
Pregnant... and Sick.
Asked by K.M. from Laredo
on March 15, 2010
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Hi,
So I am half way through my second trimester and I have been sick since I found out I was pregnant three and a half months ago.
I have a deep chest cough and ...
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- I called my ob when I got like that and he told me to try robutessin I think... Any way there are meds out there that could help. Also to help with the conjestion try ...
- 8 oz. of water every hour, yes every hour. Watch the clock and when the big hand hits 12, drink a glass of water. At night, keep a bottle or two of water by your bed...
- That sucks! I am 19 weeks pregnant and can COMPLETELY understand how you are feeling!! Turns out I have asthma and that made my cough worse. I agree with the other rep...
Sick Baby
Asked by A.W. from Atlanta
on October 30, 2007
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I took my 7 month old to the dr last Wednesday (almost a week ago) as he was coughing pretty badly. The dr told me he has bronchiolitis. She then recommended the flu s...
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- Children can run fevers from the bronchitis or the flu shot. Your doctor is right about needing it. Believe me the last thing you want is a child sick with the flu. ...
- Hi A., There was a time for vaccinations in our history. And there may even be a time today but it is the pharmaceutical industry is who is educating our doctors to...
- My doctor wont give shots if a child is sick.Dont know why your doctor rec. it but not only would my doctor had stopped the coaching but he wouldnt be dumb enough to g...
Sick Baby :(
Asked by C.M. from Boston
on October 12, 2008
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Hi fellow moms-
I have a beautiful 9month old who has been sick with a cold for the past six days. It started with a runny stuffy nose and has now progressed to thi...
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- Yes, after 6 days and with a violent cough you should have the doctors listen to her lungs. They won't think you are overreacting. They'll want to make sure her lung...
- Never hesitate to call the doctor's office. If they are any good, they won't mind. Often times, just talking to the nurse over the phone will help. I call the offic...
- Can't hurt to call the doctor. They might want to see her to rule out anything like bronchitis or possibly even an ear infection since she is running a fever. How lo...
Sick Again
Asked by N.W. from Detroit
on October 16, 2008
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Well, it hit me again, just like it does every year at this time and again in the spring. I am almost completely bed ridden today because I feel so bad. It starts ou...
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- Hello N W, It sounds to me like you have an allergy. Probably to molds. When the leaves start to fall and the vegitation is decaying there is lots of it in the...
- Do you smoke? I can't think of a medical reason you would be prone to the same infection twice/year unless you have a poor immune system...usually due to smoking,...
- Since I began taking acidophilus, I have not been sick. You can buy the capsules in any vitamin aisle. They are wonderful support for the immune system. They also he...
