my son is 4 months old and weighs 17 pounds is there anything i can give him for his stuffyness besides saline drops???
2007-02-27 10:37:16 · 11 answers · asked by Mo DeE 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
stick with the saline drops and nose syringe. Then apply some vicks INFANT rub to his chest when it is stuffy. as far as medicine there isn't much that works that you can give at that age
2007-02-27 10:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give him a vapor bath and drop a couple drops of saline in his nose and use the snot sucker thing to suck it out if you want to stay away from over-the-counter meds. Or you can also try Pediacare nasal decon but be careful with dosage because he is so little.
2007-02-27 10:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vapor bath they sell them at the baby isle at walmart , walgreens etc . And use a wall vaporizer like sudafed waterless vaporizer. They sell them at walgreens and I recommend you buy the adult one cause the children's one doesn't work as well. Some Vicks on the chest. And of course take the baby to the doctor.
2007-02-27 10:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't give a four month old anything, put saline drops in his nose and suction it. Also get a vaporiser.
2007-02-27 11:12:14 · answer #4 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a bulb suction thing like they give you in the hospital. They have them at walgreens. Better not to medicate him without talking to a doctor. He could have a bad reaction.
2007-02-27 11:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by Lesley M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to consult with your Dr before giving an infant medication...best thing is a humidifier made by vicks..helps them breathe better...or steam up the bathroom and sit there with him to help him breathe
2007-02-27 11:13:44 · answer #6 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under 6 months, always ask your doctor. I love the vapor plug ins for my toddler. They clear her right up.
2007-02-27 11:33:13 · answer #7 · answered by sharon m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the infant drops (mortin) and give half the dose.
2007-02-27 10:39:26 · answer #8 · answered by Alexis221 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
never give your baby anything without asking your doctor first. I'm sure you already know that so cant help you. sorry.
2007-02-27 10:44:18 · answer #9 · answered by roxy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably should call a doctor and ask before it get's worse.
2007-02-27 10:39:49 · answer #10 · answered by Shelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋