Baby Phlegm Cough Medicine

Keep your baby s nasal passages clear with a rubber bulb syringe.

Baby phlegm cough medicine.

There are not many cold or cough medications that can be given safely to a baby. Your baby s doctor may recommend saline nose drops to loosen thick nasal mucus. Breast milk offers extra protection from cold causing germs. Acetaminophen is safe to use to reduce a fever.

Lay him down across your knees and gently pat his back with your cupped hand. If you have an older child ask the doctor before giving him over the counter cough or cold medicine. To deep cough you ll take a deep breath hold it for a few seconds then use your abs to push out the air. But try not to hack or clear your throat.

Take a deep breath through your nose then use your abs to breathe out of your mouth in three short huffs. Cough medicines aren t recommended for babies. Firstly a cough is a protective mechanism and is necessary for the child to get better nelson says. Advertisement page continues below.

Suction your baby s nose. Look for these otc drops in your local pharmacy. Or do it while he sits on your lap with his body. Children s dimetapp day night cold cough congestion relief liquid dextromethorphan grape flavor 4 fl oz 2pk dimetapp zarbee s naturals children s nighttime cough syrup immune support liquid natural berry 4 fl oz.

Gentle taps on your baby s back can help ease chest congestion. If the deep cough doesn t help you may want to try a huff cough. No babies should not be given cough medicine. Saline drops may make it easier to remove mucus from your child s nose.

Administering acetaminophen or other products designed to break an infant s fever will not help a cough or wheeze. Relieves congestion runny nose cough and loosens mucus. It s better to stick to natural baby cough remedies such as honey for babies over a year saline drops and a cool mist humidifier. These medicines are generally not recommended for young children and the american academy of pediatrics says you can treat coughs and colds without them.

Clear passages mean easy breathing and more room for healing. Hyland s baby mucus cold relief let s get things moving again. We ve developed a medicine for babies ages 6 months and up that safely and naturally breaks down mucus. If your toddler can blow.

For babies try a suction bulb or nasal aspirator.