I was told that it was a good idea to keep a generic allergy medicine on hand, in case my 11 month DD gets stung by a bee, bit by an ant, stuff like that. No one in my family really has allergies, but I figure it's probably a good idea, just in case. So... what do you keep on hand? Is there like an infant benadryl or something I shold get? :)
I know basic first aid. It's not treating the incident that I have an issue with, I was just wondering what medication was good to have in case she happens to show a reaction. I'm not the type to medicate much... even for myself, but it's just one of those 'better safe than sorry' situations for me. I didn't know that there isn't an infant version (the person who told me said it like it was just something I should run out and pick up, so I assumed it was something that would come in an infant type...) My DD has her 12 month checkup coming up, so I will bring it up then. :)
Definitely the Benadryl. If she were to get stung or have a reaction to something... when you call her doctor about it, the first thing they will suggest is giving her some Benadryl (and will tell you how much). You don't want to have to go to the store to get it when she is HAVING the reaction....
It isn't expensive to keep a bottle of it around.
There is no "infant" benadryl, liquid benadryl can be given in the appropriate dosage to babies. Just discuss it with your pediatrician. We always have benadryl on hand, you just never know what they could come in contact with that might cause a reaction.
Everyone whether they have an allergic child or not should have liquid (children's) Benadryl on hand in case of an allergic reaction. When you are having a reaction you don't have time for your stomach to breakdown a pill. It's more like hit it hard with Benadryl and call the paramedics immediately. They can administer epinepherine if it comes to that.
I keep children's benedryl on hand. My pediatircian gave me the dosage for a child under 2 based on weight. But I don't remember it... my kids are older now.
Check with your doctor before you give any allergy medicine to a child that young. Most Allergy medicines are not recommended for children of your daughters' age. I know that most OTC medicines are not for any child under the age of 2 without a doctors orders. And a lot of them say they are only for children over 6 years of age.
Please check with your doctor, the allergy medicine could have an even worse effect on her than the bee sting, ant bite etc!!!
Infant Tylenol
Infant Motrin
Mylicon
Anti - nausea liquid for older kids
I don't do allergy meds for little ones that young so I am not sure on that one!
Get some Children's Benadryl. Talk to your pediatrician about what dose to give. It is good to have around. My younger son has needed it more than once as he has developed allergies to odd stuff that do not run in our family-like shellfish.
I would look at the childrens section of Benadryl or a generic and then if you would be in a situation that you could not get to a hospital within 15 min then I would give 1/2 the dose for a 4 year old. 1/4 if only for 6 and up but hopefully you can get a better answer from the pediatrician before you really would need it. Hope this helps coming from a Mom of 2 girls ages 6 and 7 now.
I always keep liquid benadryl on hand and the topical version also. I have a slight allergy to bee stings and take it myself when I get stung or have any other kind of reaction. Fortunately my daughter has yet to be stung and she is 6 years old, but the allergy runs in my family so it is best to be prepared.
Homeopathic Apis. I used to give Benadryl when my son got stung by a wasp or bee -- and he does swell up at the sting site, especially if it's around his face -- but apis works better and faster.
There is Children's Benadryl.
Also you might want to make sure you have Neosporin, bandages, tweezers, Infant/Children's Mtrin or Tylenol.
When my son was a baby I kept infant versions of MOST of the below on hand, I also now have children's versions. What I currently have in my med chest:
- Tylenol
- Ibuprofen
- Percoset
- Tylenol 2
- Imatrex (oral and injection)
- Soma (muscle relaxer)
- Midol (mild muscle relaxer)
- Ventolin (albuterol)
- Flovent
- Dexamethazone
- Flonase
- Tums
- Pepto Bismal
- Immodium
- Pseudoephedrine HCl (Sudefed from behind the counter)
- Robotussin (dextromathorphan only, guafinessen only, combo)
- Dimatapp (because kiddo hates robotussin)
- Nyquil
- Benedryl
- Epi pen (for guest emergencies)
- Cortizone (topical)
- Yeast Infection Meds (topical cream, ovules/Monistat, spray)
- Neosporin
- 1 zpack (azithromycin)
- Ipecac
- Ear thermometer
- Bandages in many forms (band-aids to ace bandages)
- Unfrozen Otterpops
When I travel (1st world countries) I have all of the above + broadspectrum antibiotics (a lot), multiple kinds of painkillers, oral antifungals, oral antiparasiticals, suture kit, couple of IV kits, GPS beacon/locator. 3rd world countries are a different ball game. Meds are often currency/ safe passage. So you bring as large a quantity of painkillers, antibiotics, & immunizations as you can carry.
Some of my friends think my "pharmacy" is extreme. I grew up in a medical household. My grandfather actually HAD a pharmacy in his house (private). When he died we had thousands of bottles, vials, powders that we had to distribute. I consider MY "pharmacy" to be basic first aid. Someone gets sick, I don't need to run to the store. If they're too sick for my med cabinet, they go to the hospital. His had everything from anesthesia & sulfa to banana bags and thorazine suppositories.
I wouldnt just keep that on hand, at that age if she gets bit & reacts, take her to a doctor. You can stop the spread of the venom that itches for almost all bites by applying anti perspirant to the bite & surrounding area asap, and icing it. The likliness of bites & stings are really pretty small, havent had it happen yet with 3 kids.
if you keep anything, as a just in case of whatever illness, tylenol, advil or motrin, maybe gravol for babies and some pedialite or gatorade.
I generally keep kids ibuprofin on hand, and allergy medication wouldn't be a bad thing. Just don't think that it's a substitute for your observation and proper medical attention.
Kids get stung, bit, etc quite often. I would suggest learning how to treat a bee sting (how to get the stinger out, etc) and what to look for in an allergic reaction. You don't just want to whip out the medicine first off - treat it how it requires. What I'm saying is, while it doesn't hurt (and can help) to have some medications on hand, it's more important to have the knowledge and skills to see what needs to be done and to do it. :)
Hi R.,
I think everyone is on the same page with the childrens benadryl. We are a very natural household so that is the ONLY non-natural remedy we have in the house and it is simply for emergencies. People that are allergic to bees tend to stay allergic but people that are NOT allergic to bees or bee type insects can easily become allergic if stung so we have it in the house. The generic is different and most generics have a "error" ratio they are allowed to have so buy the name brand.
Everything else we have in our home are things like Elderberry, Beta Glucan, Silver for infections or bites and melaleuca alternafolia oil.
Hope this helps!
M.
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Hi R.,
I think everyone is on the same page with the childrens benadryl. We are a very natural household so that is the ONLY non-natural remedy we have in the house and it is simply for emergencies. People that are allergic to bees tend to stay allergic but people that are NOT allergic to bees or bee type insects can easily become allergic if stung so we have it in the house. The generic is different and most generics have a "error" ratio they are allowed to have so buy the name brand.
Everything else we have in our home are things like Elderberry, Beta Glucan, Silver for infections or bites and melaleuca alternafolia oil.
Hope this helps!
M.
