has a cold, can't eat or sleep because he's so stuffy. tried other otc infant medications but dont really help
2007-01-06 16:49:09 · 12 answers · asked by 475mom 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Pick up phone book look up 24 hour pharmacy (assuming it is after normal hours), pick up phone, dial number, ask to speak to pharmacist. That is what they are there for and are specially trained to do. They are more knowledgeable about drug side effects and dosages than most doctors.
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2007-01-06 16:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was told only to give an infant Tylenol. benadryl is not good for babies and can really upset their tummy. Tylenol has infant medicines for cough & congestion. I would use those only. I'm not sure if benadrly as asprin in the ingredients or not but asprin has been linked to rey's syndrome in children.
Also non-medications to try would be infant Vic's baby rub. To decongest your baby. You can also use a humidifier in is room with the Vic vapor rub.
2007-01-06 16:59:29 · answer #2 · answered by Peace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 6 a million/2 months previous now and is 26 inches long and 12 lbs 8 oz. while she grew to become into 4 months previous she grew to become into 24 3/4 inches long and weighed 10 lbs 4 oz. She grew to become right into a preemie and grew to become into 17 inches long and four lbs at beginning. She is tiny, yet has already better than tripled her beginning weight and her pediatrician says she is healthful and doing great!
2016-10-06 13:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by wardwell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son got croup really bad at 4 1/2 months and was put on a steroid for 3 days to help him breathe and my doctor told me to give him a small dose of baby benadryl (can`t remember how much)..It didn`t seem to hurt him any but I would ask you doctor to be sure..
2007-01-06 16:56:36 · answer #4 · answered by bad kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried those Triaminic Thin Strips for infants? I gave them to my baby (only one, 1/2 dose). They work really fast! Don't seem to last the full 4 hours, though.
Also, I put Baby Vics on his chest at night, and used one of those Gentle Vapor plug-ins in his room. Seemed to work really well when he was badly congested. As his cold started to clear up, I just used the Baby Vics.
2007-01-06 17:20:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definantly not. Could be allergic to the Medicine. Call your baby's Pediatrician and ask them what you need to give your baby for his cold, stuffiness and also let them know your baby's not eating. I would just take your baby to the ER, if I were you! Good Luck! Hope your baby gets well VERY soon! =-)
2007-01-06 17:03:01 · answer #6 · answered by Peaches ( . ) ( . ) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had heard recently on a talk show that Benadry in infants isn't good. I'm not exactly sure why since the show didn't have my full attention, but I would definitely ask a doctor first since you are dealing with medication.
2007-01-06 16:51:38 · answer #7 · answered by keonli 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
call the help number on the back of the box, or on the back of your insurance card call and talk to a nurse. the weight yes but age i am not sure since he is still so young. i would say no till you call your Dr. or someone else who is medical about to answerer that.
2007-01-06 16:52:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a nurse. They are open 24 hours a day in Ohio. Not sure about your state but they will be able to tell you.
2007-01-06 16:56:57 · answer #9 · answered by nay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, 1 teaspoon every 4-6 hours for babies 18-23 pounds. I got that information from the booklet that my pedetrician's office gave me. Hope your little guy feels better soon.
2007-01-06 16:53:35 · answer #10 · answered by mom-knows-best 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋