Precautions: Benadryl

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Infant and Benadryl

My 8 month old son weighs 16 pounds, 12 ounces and his doctor prescribed 1/2 teaspoon of Benadryl before bedtime. Everything I read says not to do it unless they are a year old. I'm afraid to give him the Benadryl. Has anyone given their child who is under a year old Benadryl?

Hair Color & Treatments

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Itchy Feet During Pregnancy

Has anyone dealt with itchy feet during pregnancy? Ever since I took the HPT, my feet have been itching like crazy, especially at night. I have mentioned this to my ob at both my appointments, and he dismisses it. Recently, it has spread to my hands. The itching is so bad at night, that I have trouble sleeping. I called the ob office and the nurse told me to take Benadryl so I could sleep and to see a dermatologist. Well, I must be the only person that does not get sleepy from Benadryl. And as far as seeing a dermatologist, I am in...

Pregnancy Medications

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Infant and Benadryl

My 8 month old son weighs 16 pounds, 12 ounces and his doctor prescribed 1/2 teaspoon of Benadryl before bedtime. Everything I read says not to do it unless they are a year old. I'm afraid to give him the Benadryl. Has anyone given their child who is under a year old Benadryl?

Sleeping Positions

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Horrible Insomnia During Pregnancy

Hello, I've had sleep problems prior to pregnancy and used Ambien which really helped. I'm now 5 weeks pregnant and am not able to sleep. Prior to this pregnancy I had been off of ambien for a few months. My doctor recommended benadryl, but this only makes me woozy, but still unable to sleep. Has anyone ever taken ambien during pregnancy. I'm desperate! Help, I still have a 2 year old to care for!