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Jen2999
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Cold meds for toddlers?
DD has her first real cold at almost 2 years old.
She has been super congested (ive done the saline, humidifier, etc etc)
and she has a dry cough that is keeping her up at night.
Anything I can give her or do for her other than tylenol?
She is 22 months and over 30lbs.
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Posted 12/2/10 2:07 PM  |
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JennZ
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
Benadryl. It helps ds, but can make him a bit more hyper then usual. Steam baths and showers help loosen the funk.
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| Posted 12/2/10 2:11 PM |
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Jazzyt
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
I do Vicks on the bottom of her feet and socks and if she has a cough I do Delsym its really really good just 1/2 teaspoon
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| Posted 12/2/10 2:14 PM |
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Sash
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
Posted by Jazzyt
I do Vicks on the bottom of her feet and socks and if she has a cough I do Delsym its really really good just 1/2 teaspoon
Interesting why the bottom of her feet? I am using Vicks now too but i put it on his chest and under his nose.
After much searching, DH found a No name brand Cough and congestion medicine. We have been giivng him that. He has the same symptoms you mentioned.
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| Posted 12/2/10 2:31 PM |
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EricaAlt
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
Posted by Sash
Posted by Jazzyt
I do Vicks on the bottom of her feet and socks and if she has a cough I do Delsym its really really good just 1/2 teaspoon
Interesting why the bottom of her feet? I am using Vicks now too but i put it on his chest and under his nose.
After much searching, DH found a No name brand Cough and congestion medicine. We have been giivng him that. He has the same symptoms you mentioned.
I was thinking that too. I did the feet when he was around 8 months old, but at 2 the chest should be fine.
I used Children's Benadryl Cold med and it helped
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| Posted 12/2/10 2:44 PM |
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Xelindrya
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
AJ had a nasty cold a few weeks ago.
Nose, chest, cough ick
So we had a combo
Honey Elixir - Little Remedies
Kids Relief - Cough & Cold
Claritin
The honey worked best for cutting the cough, the cough & cold seemed to lessen the triggers for the cough and also acted like mucinex and the Claritin kept her decongested as well as reduce her runny nose.
It lasted just a week.
Link to my thread of AJ's cold and the OTC stuff we used
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| Posted 12/2/10 3:39 PM |
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babycakes18
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
I would also steam up the bathroom....bring in some toys and sit with her for a little while. It should help with the congestion. hope DD feels better soon...its the WORST when they are sick :(
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jlk51496
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
My dr recommended benydryl too! to dry her up a little faster...in addition to the above - warm baths humidifier, etc!
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| Posted 12/2/10 4:00 PM |
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Sash
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
Posted by EricaAlt
Posted by Sash
Posted by Jazzyt
I do Vicks on the bottom of her feet and socks and if she has a cough I do Delsym its really really good just 1/2 teaspoon
Interesting why the bottom of her feet? I am using Vicks now too but i put it on his chest and under his nose.
After much searching, DH found a No name brand Cough and congestion medicine. We have been giivng him that. He has the same symptoms you mentioned.
I was thinking that too. I did the feet when he was around 8 months old, but at 2 the chest should be fine.
I used Children's Benadryl Cold med and it helped
Good to know. I never knew you can put it on the feet for it to work as well.
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| Posted 12/2/10 6:45 PM |
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VTTG0609
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
I just use Zyrtec it doesn't help much with the cough but it makes him sleepy so the cough doesn't wake him much.
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| Posted 12/2/10 7:07 PM |
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mrsv
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
DD is sick now as well.
Claritin during the day
Benadryl at night if needed
Vicks
Vaporizer
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| Posted 12/2/10 7:19 PM |
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DivaDisaster
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
We've been using these products for colds...it got full stars by over 40 people...they make others as well..
Hylands Cold Meds
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| Posted 12/2/10 9:20 PM |
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pjay
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
Posted by mrsv
DD is sick now as well.
Claritin during the day
Benadryl at night if needed
Vicks
Vaporizer
just an fyi.. my doc and pharmacist both told me not to give my son claritin and benadryl during the same day. they both work the same way......
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| Posted 12/11/10 5:14 PM |
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mrsv
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
Thanks, Yea we do not use them the same day because the claritin is a 24 hour medication... so usually no need for anything at nighttime. Just use Benadryl at night if she's had nothing during the day. :)
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| Posted 12/11/10 10:22 PM |
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pjay
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Re: Cold meds for toddlers?
Posted by mrsv
Thanks, Yea we do not use them the same day because the claritin is a 24 hour medication... so usually no need for anything at nighttime. Just use Benadryl at night if she's had nothing during the day. :)
ok thanks! my 2 year old has asthma and allergies and i always wish i could use both!!!! but was told no several times.... just wanted to pass along info.... we actually found zyrtec works better.... poor kiddies.....
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| Posted 12/11/10 10:57 PM |
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