can i give my 2 year old cough medicine
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Mucinex for Babies
Read all 9 responses: "Ok here goes...my son has been sick with a cough and ... As far as I understand the medicine(s) are safe you just have to follow the ... Our son is 2 but weighs 30 pounds - we did give him the 2 year old dose and it .... Our Pedi has said there isn't anything OTC we can give our son just yet, ...
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- This is hard. I have a 4 year old that was always 105% in height/weight... so normal AGE dosage did not apply. However, I am not a fan of mucinex for children. I am ...
- Hello Maria- I just went thourhg thi smyself and I have a 9 month old who sucks her thumb for comfort and sleeping. Its very tough to manage thumb sucking with a s...
- Hi Maria, My son is 4 months old and we've been dealing with Bronchialitis for a couple of weeks now. He is very congested and had a horrible cough. He wasn't slee...
Daughter Coughing (Not a Bark) More Frequently, No Fever...
Sep 2, 2009 ... Beth Y added this item When I change my 2 year olds diaper he always laughs and sayd in ... Get and give more from your Mamapedia experience ...
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- Most likely than not it's allergies. She can have drainage down her throat without the actual runny nose. This can even cause a sore throat. My daughter is starting to...
- It may be acid reflux. Does she cough so much she throws up? I would take her to the doctor.
- I know you've already responded to our postings, but even though it's just runny nose & sneezing....that drainage could go to the ears/eyes. With the fall seasonal al...
Soothing a Cough
If she can have honey, thick honey, give it to her until the cough is gone. ... My 3-1/2 year old daughter has had the same awful cough 4 times now since she ... I agree with those that say cough medicine is more harmful than good for ...
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- I have no idea if this really works, but just read in an email that if you apply a generous amount of Vicks Vapor Rub to the soles of the feet, at bedtime, and cover w...
- My 20 month-old daughter had a lingering cough after a cold, just like your daughter. We would put honey on a large spoon and drizzle lemon juice on top. I was amazed ...
- My daughter is almost 3 and has suffered coughs all winter. We found that a spoonful of local honey (apparently honey from local pollens is better for your immune sys...
Cold Medicine That Dissolves in Mouth for a 2Yr Old????
My 2 year old just got over her cold and i used Vicks vaporub. .... Please encourage your friend NOT to give cold medicine to her 2 year old. ...
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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...
Severe Cough
I'm not a big fan of children's medicine but can't seem to think of anything else as I've ... a box with a school bus on it and you have to sign for it and give your license number in Ma. ... My 8 Month Old Son Has a Very Nasty Cough So I Gave Him Albuterol Liquid Is That ... 2 1/2 Year Old Coughs Only Late Night. ...
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- At this point it could be a number of things that would require an antibiotic to fix - my daughter has had these same kind of symptoms, but it can have different sourc...
- You should give him motrin or tylenol. This will help ease the inflamation that is making the cough worse. I would also make sure it isn't something more serious than ...
- Hi M., If you haven't called your pediatrician yet you may want to check with them. Sometimes a lingering cough can be a sign of an infection. Worst case scenario t...
9 Month Old with a Cold
She did say to never give them medicine with cough suppressant in it, so I gave him Triaminic .... My 8 1/2 month old had a really bad cold about a month ago (7 1/2 months at the time). .... What Can I Give My One Year Old for His Cold? ...
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- Infant Tylenol Cold & Cough is great, I use it for my 7 month old.
- My doctor always told me to give the kids PediaCare, use a vaporizor, vapo rub since it helps with the breathing thing, and yes the humidifier is great too. Elevate h...
- i just read your update......dont use vicks..that is not good for a child your age...... also use a COOL mist vaporizor......not HOT......... and dont make your house ...
Need Help with 2 1/2 Year Old Coughing So Much He Throws Up
I'd ask the doctor what sort of cold and cough medicine he can take. ... My 8 year old had been coughing like that for a long time and they finally gave her ...
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- i think you are describing my child! he was always having the same problem. once his runny nose went away, i would forget about it until the next round. one day, wh...
- Hi, S.. Your poor little boy doesn't have to suffer so much. Don't worry about the outdoor air quality, it is your indoor air that is affecting him. I CAN HELP. Pl...
- You need to go see a Doctor to get a stronger allergy med. Also, check to see if he has asthma. My daughter was diagnosed a two months ago, and the past week due to ...
I Can't Get Medicine in My Son
I have wasted many bottles of cough medicines and tylonol. I have tried all the tricks I know. Back..." ... My 5 month old will not take any liquid medicine I give him. ... We would put the medicine in a small amount (1 or 2 oz) of formula or breastmilk at mealtimes. ... How to Get My 3-Year-old to Take Medicine ...
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- When my son was younger I would mix his medication in a bottle or a sippy cup. This worked great. He hated medication and refused to swallow, this way he did not eve...
- Check with CVS pharmacy and they can add flavors kids like better to medicines. Another way is to hold their nose and they will have to swallow it to breath. You can...
- Does he take a bottle? If so, maybe you can mix the medicine with an ounce or two of milk or juice and see if that works?
Cough with No Other Symptoms
Sep 28, 2009 ... (Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... My 4 year old boy has had a cough for a few weeks now, .... They will be able to help give more answers to what's really going on and can do an ... and see if he can take over the counter allergy medicine and see if that will work. ...
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- my four year old has had a cold for the last 3 weeks but the cough is still lingering. they put her singulair for 3 months and to keep her neubulizer therapy with xope...
- my mamasource listing: http://www.mamasource.com/business/14059862321568677889 I happen to know a thing about reflux... Anyway: I would think at this point, you...
- Take him to an ENT. My Mom gets that cough and they found it to be in a medication that she was taking. Also different foods can bring on a cough. Food allergies. It c...
Vitamins and My Nine Year Old Son
Sep 16, 2009 ... If you take some medications on an empty stomach it can give you a stomach ache. .... At least my husband is. The amount of medicine your ex gives your son is overkill. ... I'm an adult and I often have to take only 1/2 a dose of my medications at a time ..... Next question: Mom Needing Cough Relief ...
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- Hi K., I have raised 5 kids and there is only one vitamin company that I trust. I know too well what is in most of them. You are right to be concerned because what ...
- It does sound like a lot of vitamins but from my understanding what your body doesn't use/need it just flushes out. As for the mucinex and sudafed I am wondering why h...
- Hi K., While I am an advocate of vitamin replacement for people, There is a limit to how much one should take. To much of a "good thing" can turn out to be a bad...
