| Posted By |
Message |
MrsR
My love.
Member since 5/05 6247 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
cough medicine ?
I know a while back there was a recommendation not to give kids cold medicine - did that include cough medicine?
I am taking my DD to the dr. today for a TERRIBLE cough and I am hoping she will recommend a cough med. so at least she can get a break and sleep tonight.
|
Posted 5/12/08 9:27 AM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
LuvMy2Girls
@>---------
Member since 5/05 11165 total posts
Name:
Mommy
|
Re: cough medicine ?
My PED said the same went for cough meds, but def see what your PED says.
I hate giving meds, i read somewhere, that a tsp of honey coats the throat and quiets coughing for longer than meds-up to 4 hours for adults and babies over 1 years old.
I've been taking honey for my cough for years and i give it to my girls too, it tastes great and def works.
HOpe DD feels better
|
| Posted 5/12/08 9:31 AM |
| |
|
MrsR
My love.
Member since 5/05 6247 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: cough medicine ?
Posted by LuvMy2Girls
My PED said the same went for cough meds, but def see what your PED says.
I hate giving meds, i read somewhere, that a tsp of honey coats the throat and quiets coughing for longer than meds-up to 4 hours for adults and babies over 1 years old.
I've been taking honey for my cough for years and i give it to my girls too, it tastes great and def works.
HOpe DD feels better
Thanks, this is a great idea-thank you I am going to try it!
I also HATE giving meds...but in this case I think she needs some help. SHe has to be so uncomfortable... 
Message edited 5/12/2008 9:54:27 AM.
|
| Posted 5/12/08 9:54 AM |
| |
|
jlp63
LIF Adolescent
Member since 2/08 871 total posts
Name:
Jenn
|
Re: cough medicine ?
My daughter is almost 11 months old so she couldn't have honey, but her ped gave us cough medicine at about 10 mos.
This is what the label says:
Albuterol/Hydroxyzi/Childs Su
It is prescription - I got it filled at CVS.
I gave 2 ML before bedtime and it worked like a charm.
I hope that helps! Sorry it doesn't seem to have a more definite name!
|
| Posted 5/12/08 9:58 AM |
| |
|
Bxgell2
Perfection
Member since 5/05 16438 total posts
Name:
Beth
|
Re: cough medicine ?
Our ped has a no cough medicine policy, but the federal guidelines recommend no cough/cold medicine for babies under 2 - technically T is out of the danger zone.
I'd consult with your ped to see if it really is a necessity. A natural remedy I've found that helps is to steam up the bathroom and keep Alex in there with me for 10-15 minutes. It helps clear the cough a little
|
| Posted 5/12/08 10:01 AM |
| |
|
MrsR
My love.
Member since 5/05 6247 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: cough medicine ?
Posted by Bxgell2
Our ped has a no cough medicine policy, but the federal guidelines recommend no cough/cold medicine for babies under 2 - technically T is out of the danger zone.
I'd consult with your ped to see if it really is a necessity. A natural remedy I've found that helps is to steam up the bathroom and keep Alex in there with me for 10-15 minutes. It helps clear the cough a little
we are just about to do this actually. Thanks ladies!!!
|
| Posted 5/12/08 10:05 AM |
| |
|
