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Vicks Waterless Vaporizers
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on June 27, 2009
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Has anyone ever used the Mini Plug In Waterless Vaporizers? Are they safe for 15 month olds? I had a cool mist humidifier, but I went to buy replacement filters and ...
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- We do the same thing as Brittany C and it works wonders!!
- They're safe for 15 month olds and help with the congestion because of the menthol, just remember to unplug them in the morning! I would still do a regular humidifier ...
- I have one that I use when I am stopped up at night. I have to keep the door closed or it is not strong enough.
Vaporub for 2 1/2 Year Old
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on October 31, 2009
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My 2 1/2 year old has pretty bad congestion right now (just started). She has a slight runny nose, but mostly she is coughing up mucus. She also has a fever... I wi...
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- What has helped my children and myself, I try to avoid meds whenever possible. In a cool mist humidifier I add menthol and eucalyptus oil, as well as some lavendar. T...
- I always use the vaporrub and our ped also has us use benadryl to help dry the mucus up. It works great. I always put the vaporrub on her chest and back and I also p...
- I use the baby vaporub for my little one since was able to use per product instructions. You can usually find it with the infant/toddler medicine. It really works!
2 1/2 Year Old Coughs Only Late Night..
Asked by C.H. from Casper
on March 13, 2008
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Hi all. My son is 2 1/2 and for the last 2 nights has been coughing all night. I have been having to get up every 2 hours and rub vicks on him or give him a dose of co...
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- Well call me crazy, but rub the Vicks Vapor Rub all over his feet(especially the bottoms) and put socks on his feet to keep the vapor in. Studies have shown that if yo...
- I just heard of something kinda weird sounding, but maybe it will help at least with the symptom of coughing, though I don't know the cause of it happening for your so...
- Does he have any allergies? My youngest does this if I don't give him a benadryl everynight before bed. He's allergic to pollen and dust. That might help. He could hav...
Constant Coughing
Asked by W.B. from St. Joseph
on December 26, 2007
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My son is 13 months and has had a cough for the past 1 1/2 months. He has been to the doctor twice about the cough and they will not give him any medications. It is ...
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- Hello, I am a grandmother and great-grandmother so understand what you are going through. Try rubbing Vicks Vaporub on the soles of his feet and putting on white soc...
- Have you considered environmental factors? Perhaps an air purifier in Tucker's bedroom would help. We have one in our 16 month old's room and it has helped tremendou...
- Deslym cough medicine works wonders for nighttime cough. Both of my children have gone through the same thing many times. They ended up putting my daughter on a brea...
Cracked and Peeling Skin on Feet
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on September 11, 2008
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A friend of mine came over this evening and while we were chilling, she asked me what to do about the skin on her feet. The skin is cracked and she is peeling it off ...
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- I get it all the time too. I've had it since I was little. I have very dry skin. She can see a podiatrist but I would have he try over the counter first. I use Ker...
- Please tell your friend to get checked for Diabetes. What you described is a classic symptom. Yours in health, V. (Creating Wellness Coach)
- This sounds crazy but have her try Vicks VaporRub and a pair of socks. My mom did this every night and swears by it!
8 Month Old with Reoccurring Cold
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on November 20, 2008
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My 8 month old started daycare a couple of months ago. He got his first cold from one of the other children 2 week ago. Just when we thought he was getting over it, ...
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- Adaptogens are a natural way to help boost the immune system. To learn more and watch "The Story of Adaptogens Documentary" 10 minute video, go to VitalHealth.Tunguska...
- My 4 year old started prescool in Sept. and my 16 month old has been sick ever since because of the germs my son brings home. Until his immune system is stronger, he ...
- Unfortunately there is nothing you can do. He's going to have to get through it on his own. It's his own little body getting adjusted to everything being thrown at him...
Nail Fungus - Any Home Remedies??
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on March 3, 2008
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seeking home remedy for nail (toes) fungus. I am currently applying tea tree oil to my daughter but find that it's taking a long time to "heal". Does there come a time...
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- Vicks vapor rub worked for my husband's toe fungus. We could see visible changes in a couple of weeks.
- My husband uses Vicks vapo-rub on his toe nails at night and then puts socks on over it. "Just a dab'll do ya." he says. :) It takes longer than the chemical stuff f...
- S., I was getting fungus on my nail during my PG, a nail techanian told me to use Vicks on the nail faithfully everynight.......it worked. I just rubbed in on the ...
Coughing at Night
Asked by J.B. from Cleveland
on October 12, 2007
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Hi. My daughter has had the sniffles for a week or two; she's seen the doc and he says it's a cold and just to wait it out since she has no fever and doesn't seem cont...
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- J., When our son is sick he constantly has a very congested cough. My doctor suggested a humidier and we use it all winter long! She also said not to use any of t...
- My 3 1/2 year old just went through this- it turned out to be an upper respiratory infection. Not contagious but we aren't suppose to send him to preschool. Now my 2-2...
- My children's Dr have NEVER suggested an over the counter cold medicine for a child that young. I would take my baby to a different Dr and demand that they do somethi...
Decongestant Under 2
Asked by T.S. from Minneapolis
on April 20, 2007
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My son (18 months) has picked up a cold at daycare. I guess it hits hard and fast. His nose won't stop running, but he can't breath through it. I can't get anyone t...
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- My 2 year old is getting over a cold, and our pharmacist (at Target) suggested childrens Benadryl rather than a decongestant. The antihystamene (sp?) helped dry out h...
- if you are concerned about using decongestents on such a young child, i used Cold Comfort by Daisy Blue Naturals on my 2.5 year old (i'm a consultant as i adore the pr...
- I use what's called Little Colds...that helped both my daughter who's 3 and my son who just turned 1. Then on my son i also rubbed the baby VICK's VaporRub on his ches...
18 Month Old Fungus in Toenails?
Asked by A.S. from Las Vegas
on May 2, 2009
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I noticed in the bath tonight that both my daughter's pinky toes are black in the outside corners. I actually noticed this on one side the other night and blew it off ...
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- A., You have some good advice here. But, I would suggest taking her to the doctor. My son got a fungus that we thought was just athlete's feet on his two big toes. ...
- Hi A., Sounds like a fungus to me. This foot fungus is probably in the same family as athlete's foot, ring worm and even yeast infections. You can use athlete foot s...
- My hubby has the same problem and was told by his general doctor that he could use VaporRub because it has eucalyptus and it kills the fungus.
