The Doctor on call at the hospital said I could not give him anything until he is 6 months to 12 months old. He said that I could give him 1 teaspoon and a half of infant tylenol (0.8ml+0.4ml)but that is for pain not a cough and congestion. What do can I do, I dont want to give him too much medicine but I dont want him to suffer either. He is about 16 lbs
2006-11-26 13:46:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If a doctor advised against it, I wouldn't chance it. Try a humidifier and letting your baby sleep propped up (maybe in his carrier). I don't know of anything you can give a baby that young for a cough that is not prescribed by a doctor.
2006-11-26 13:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by blessedtexasmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all let me say wow. 16 lbs at 3 months. My daughter just turned one and she weighs 15 lbs 9.5 oz. He can take pedia care.
I believe his dose would be 1 dropper (0.8) I have a dosing chart. It is at www.steeplechasepedi.com/Pediacare_Dose.htm
it says 1/2 dropper for 3 month old, but since he weighs more it is 1 dropper for 12-17 lbs. Good Luck.
2006-11-26 13:53:26 · answer #2 · answered by mommyofthree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt worry too much but I also would never give a baby that young honey, there is no need for it. A baby doesnt need to have stuff like that in his system when his digestive system is still developing. I definitely wouldnt give a baby raw honey that was taken from a hive and stored in a jar, no way. Tell your babysitter you dont want your baby having honey as he/she is too young and you would rather he or she did not give the baby any.
2016-03-29 10:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not give a infant that young any med unless you have the OK from a doc. Use a humidifier with water only.
2015-04-23 10:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the directions or talk with your doctor I gave my kids that and they are fine
2006-11-26 13:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor but I dont think that you should give them that.
2006-11-26 13:54:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to your doctor and don't give it to him if he isnt 6 months old!!!
2006-11-26 13:54:21 · answer #7 · answered by firemanshunny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe there are directions on the label. I can't tell you a dosage off hand.
2006-11-26 13:54:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to your doctor...he didnt go to medical schoool for nothing. your son will be fine...it'll be uncomfortable, but you dont want to make things dangerous for him.
2006-11-26 13:54:16 · answer #9 · answered by ProfessorFarnsworth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋