Medicine

Can I Give My Baby Teething Tablets?

Teething tablets have long been used by moms that want to do something about the pain and suffering their babies go through while teething. Certainly you want to make sure that your baby feels good as often as possible, but there are certain things that are unavoidable, and getting their teeth is one of them. [...]

Can I Give My Baby Albuterol?

If your baby is having trouble breathing, you might have considered giving them albuterol. This is a rather strong drug that is used to help relax the airways and open the air flow to the lungs so a person can breath easier. Perhaps nothing is more troubling than if your baby is having trouble breathing. [...]

Can I Give My Baby Gas Drops?

If your baby has gas, you might have heard that gas drops can help. You might also be wondering if it’s OK to give something like that to your baby, especially if they’re very young. Of course with something like gas drops you’re going to get some moms that say it’s OK, and some that [...]

Can I Give My Baby Claritin?

Claritin is a drug that used to be by prescription only, and is now available over the counter to treat allergies. Some parents wonder if it’s OK to give to their babies, since it’s so effective for their own allergies. It’s very convenient to be able to treat your baby at home with your own [...]

Can I Give My Baby Vicks VapoRub?

Vicks VapoRub may stir up some nostalgia from when your mother used it on you, but at what age is it OK for use on your baby? Watching them struggle with congestion can be hard, and you want to soothe them, but you don’t want to make their condition worse, or have them suffer from [...]

Can I Give My Baby Acetaminophen?

Acetaminophen is often prescribed to children and infants and if your doctor has recommended it for your little one you might have some apprehensions and are wondering if it’s alright. The lines are drawn between parents that don’t want to give their children any drugs, whether they’re over-the-counter or prescribed by a doctor, and those [...]

Can I Give My Baby Prevacid?

Prevacid now comes in a 24 hour dosage and is meant for those suffering from stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and other digestive problems. It’s been on the market for over a decade now and is still a successful seller, but is it something that is safe for your baby to take? According to WebMD [...]

Can I Give My Baby Cough Syrup?

The cough syrup aisle is pretty extensive these days, including formulas for children and infants, and it can be hard to know if it’s the right thing to do for your baby, or if there are better options available. There has been some debate over the years as to whether cough medicine does anything at [...]

Can I Give My Baby Orajel?

Orajel is known as an effective way to numb a tooth for an adult with a toothache, but they also market an infant version of their successful gel. If you plan on using this to help with your baby’s teething process, be sure that you go with the infant version. Try to use it as [...]

Can I Give My Baby Motrin?

Giving your baby Motrin might sound like a good idea, especially if you’ve tried to soothe them and they’re still suffering from some sort of pain. They make a children’s and an infant’s version, which you also might be considering, so it’s important to see what these drugs actually do to your baby before going [...]

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