How much children's benadryl can i give my 21 pound 10 month old son
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According to the Dr. Sears website, the dosage is basically 0.5 mg per pound. So at 21 pounds, it would be about 10 mg. But Childrens Benadryl is not recommended for kids under 2. And it contains a sedative... which can be seriously dangerous for kids under 1.
What do you think he needs this medicine for? Perhaps we can help you find something safer.
i'd personally call and ask your doctor. Mine wouldn't let me give benadryl to my daughter that young. Good luck!
Some doctors say a baby that young can't have seasonal allergies. It could be a milk allergy, or food allergy if your son has a constant runny nose. I don't know if Benadryl is safe for a child that young. I would do lots of saline spray, and perhaps elevate the crib a tiny bit to help his nose drain.
Dosing is based on weight. I'm uncomfortable giving that info over the Internet, because it could be construed as medical advice.
Call your pedi, and ask them.
I give Benadryl to kids - infants even - all the time, for all kinds of reasons. To help dry up excessive secretions, for itching, to assist with sleep ... It's not unheard of.
BUT ..... You need to ask YOUR pedi for YOUR child's dose, which will depend on YOUR child's weight - in kilograms, not pounds.
Edited: diphenhydramine (which is Benadryl) doesn't contain a sedative. That's misinformation. The drug itself is sedating; there's a difference.
Definitely talk to your doc. This is something you can even call the nurse about. Our nurse will ask the doctor when she has a minutes and then call me back. Is this about food allergies? The momma who wants to find a natural alternative and say babies shouldn't have Benadryl probably hasn't had to deal with food allergies. Our baby HAD to have Benadryl several times as a wee one after a food allergy exposure. When your child is covered in hives and wheezing, the benefits outweigh the risks and something has to be done. We were extremely close to getting out the epi-pen on my 10 month old this spring. Benedryl or something similar is always step one for a food allergy exposure. Sorry to gripe. I don't like to give my kids medicine, but I just need to remind folks that serious situations merit medicine.
Zero. This will dry him out terribly and hurt him. I would never give any meds to a child this age unless the pharmacist told me exactly how much to give.
BUT I would make an appointment with an ORL doc, or ENT, so they could help you figure out if this is allergies and if so what the allergen is so you can remove it from his environment there by deleting the need for any meds at all.
Do you know what's causing it? Fall ragweed, foods? The solution can vary. I'd be surprised if they say benadryl is okay - there may even be a warning on the label. Which there is for pretty much everything you buy at the store, including children's vitamins! But there are other things you can do. Are you interested in a natural solution? Let me know.
Talk to your doctor. It really depends on what the situation is. I had to give Benadryl to my son at that age for a severe allergic reaction (doctor's orders), but I forget what the dosage was. he was about the same size, maybe a pound less at most, so you definitely can give it if it's truly needed. It will be a small amount, because he's almost 50 lbs now and still only takes 1 tsp. Call your doc - they can give this info over the phone.
