Toddler & Twin Beds: Saline Drops
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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.
Constantly Congested Toddler
Asked by C.H. from Detroit
on September 18, 2008
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Hello Moms, I really need your help. I have a 17 month old who constantly stays congested. During the day it doesn't seem to bother him, although I know he breaths out...
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- I wanted to suggest along with Emily to try Chiropractic care. My daughter is stuffed up a lot. We were told that she has a sensitive nose and to treat it like it was ...
- HI C. My husband was the same way as a child. His sinuses were so congested it was a huge blob on dental ex rays. It continued into I married him. Suggested he get of...
- Could your son have acid reflux? Acid reflux can cause congestion. When my son was constantly congested even when taking his allergy and asthma medicines, we found o...
Runny Nose
Asked by R.M. from San Antonio
on September 22, 2008
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My daughter who is almost 6 month old ( she will be 6 months next week) has had a runny nose for the last month or so. It seems to get better for a while and now it i...
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- She's probably not sleeping well because she can't breathe well through her nose and it wakes her up. She hasn't figured out how to breathe through her mouth yet. Try...
- If her mucus isn't yellow or green don't waste your time or money bringing her to the doctor. If the mucus is clear then you are doing everything that should be done.
- Might want to ask your doctor about seasonal allergies. My two childern (now 9 and 7) have had them for years down here in Houston. Zyrtec has worked for them since ...
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...
18 Month Old Baby with Severe Nasal Congestion
Asked by T.P. from Salinas
on May 16, 2011
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Hello Moms, I was hoping someone had a secret remedy for severe nasal congestion. My 18 month old daughter has severe congestion. It is deep in her sinuses and she doe...
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- It's probably a sinus infection, ear infection, etc usually when they are on the mend and start running a fever and feeling bad it's time to see the dr to rule out any...
- If you've tried saline drops, humidifier and the green bulb sucker thing from the hospital, call the dr and make an appointment. In the meantime, how about a warm ba...
- Oh, we've been there, so sorry you're living it right now. Given your description, I'd get into the pedi to check for a sinus infection. In the meantime, keep doing ...
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...
Worried About Using Children's Benadryl on 6 Month Old
Asked by M.A. from Providence
on May 18, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone had experience with Children's Benadryl, specifically with a baby as young as six months. My 6 month old has been so stuffed up and has a pr...
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- Hi M. I do not have any experience with using Benadryl on a baby-but I do want to commend you on NOT doing this because the Dr says to. There is too much medicine b...
- My son was about that age when he started getting benedryl because of allergies. The reason they say not to give cold and allergy meds to babies and kids is because m...
- Hi M., My 12 month old daughter has had a cough on and off the whole winter, at times it has been pretty bad and is SO hard to listen to! My pedi has said that she ...
Toddler Cold Remedy
Asked by T.C. from Des Moines
on March 11, 2010
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We are sick again! I think this is the 4th or 5th time this season! Argh, come on Spring. Anyway, my question is this. I have children age almost 6 mo and almost 2...
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- I "2nd" Shelli S.'s response. For my 1 1/2 yr old, I give xtra tablets of Vitamin C (Hylands or kid chewables) or I put a few oranges w/banana in a blender and feed th...
- I'm surprised no one mentioned this, but maybe I just missed it. I have found that putting honey & a few drops of lemon juice in some water & warming it up has been a...
- Every person here is telling you different information. This is one of the reasons the Powers That Be decided in part to discontinue medications for children under 6 ...
Toddler Has a Cold :(
Asked by H.1. from Des Moines
on October 13, 2011
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My 17 month old has a cold - I had almost forgotten how bad these suck when they are younger. Last night he slept worse than a newborn and he usually sleeps 12 hours w...
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- I would do vicks on chest and feet. Make sure he has a shirt and socks on. Also if you can find vitamin A in a liquid form you can put it in a drink. I mix it with ...
- Oh, no fun for you or your son. We give our children a little honey to help sooth their coughs (after they turned one of course). We also use burp cloths to wipe the...
- fluids, vitamens, try baby vicks if he is congested, just keeping him comfortable
My Son Seem's to Always Be Congested!!
Asked by K.H. from New York
on April 15, 2009
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I honestly feel like our son has had a cold/cold on his chest since last September!! I have brought him to the dr numerous times, his chest and lungs are fine, each t...
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- Have yo had him checked for asthma? My son coughed for months and months. They always said he had a cold , but the poor kid couldnt play without coughing terribly. ...
- dairy may not produce more mucus (unsure if that is true), but it certainly doesn't help the mucous he already has to go away. i would probably not give him immunizati...
- STOP using Vicks!! http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/01/13/vicks.html "Some of the ingredients in Vicks, notably the menthol, trick the brain into thinking that it ...
