He has a cold, and what is good for night-time to make him sleep better? Is there a good brand out there for someone his age? Thanks in advance..
2007-03-07 11:30:13 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I just heard on the news a few days ago that you should NEVER give children under 2 years of age cold medicine unless you ask your doctor. Apparently, the majority of cold medicines out on the market have only been tested on adults and have not even been tested on kids....they have just adjusted the dosage. And, kids are getting sick from cold medicine due to this. A cold is a virus and will go away on its own...it's best not to give a cold medicine as it will slow down the process of them trying to shed the virus. I know it's rough to see your babe suffer..but the study kind of shocked me too!
2007-03-07 11:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would try a cold + cough formula... Its usually the constant coughing that keeps babies awake through the night. Any generic brand will do the trick. I buy equate cold and cough at my local walmart and I have been very satisfied. Toddlers also have a hard time getting bulk medicine down, always go for concentrate, it makes a difference if you have a little one who doesnt like to take medicine. AND ALWAYS FOLLOW DOSING GUIDELINES!!!
hope little guy gets to feeling better soon!!!
2007-03-07 11:53:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children's Tylenol Cold...you can give it to babies over the age of 6 months and it's very safe. I've used it for my all my kids and their pediatrician recommended it.
2007-03-07 11:32:54 · answer #3 · answered by lexiann721 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is 18 months and I give him infant tylenol. Read the label for dosage.
2007-03-07 11:38:50 · answer #4 · answered by Summer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll second that! I have been using it with my son this week. It's really been helping him sleep (20 mos.) Be sure to ask the pharmacist about dosing.
2007-03-07 11:35:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im with the tylenol cold
2007-03-07 11:45:48 · answer #6 · answered by mytwoboyz1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give him some dimetap, just ask a pharmacist on the dosing.
2007-03-07 12:33:59 · answer #7 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the kid some cognac or brandy. It will sure clear out those sinuses.
2007-03-07 11:36:33 · answer #8 · answered by Hugh Jardon 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
infant tyl is the best.
2007-03-07 11:52:34 · answer #9 · answered by cherhec 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋