Baby Phlegm Cough Medicine

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Baby phlegm cough medicine.

Administering acetaminophen or other products designed to break an infant s fever will not help a cough or wheeze. There are not many cold or cough medications that can be given safely to a baby. If you have an older child ask the doctor before giving him over the counter cough or cold medicine. Cough medicines aren t recommended for babies.

Nasal saline gel can be used to calm congestion. But try not to hack or clear your throat. Suction your baby s nose. Advertisement page continues below.

Lay him down across your knees and gently pat his back with your cupped hand. Your baby s doctor may recommend saline nose drops to loosen thick nasal mucus. Relieves congestion runny nose cough and loosens mucus. Gentle taps on your baby s back can help ease chest congestion.

Firstly a cough is a protective mechanism and is necessary for the child to get better nelson says. Saline drops may make it easier to remove mucus from your child s nose. Look for these otc drops in your local pharmacy. Acetaminophen is safe to use to reduce a fever.

Cough medicines also contain ingredients that make it easy to overdose if you give your child too much. No babies should not be given cough medicine. 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. These medicines are generally not recommended for young children and the american academy of pediatrics says you can treat coughs and colds without them.

We ve developed a medicine for babies ages 6 months and up that safely and naturally breaks down mucus. Clear passages mean easy breathing and more room for healing. Keep your baby s nasal passages clear with a rubber bulb syringe. To deep cough you ll take a deep breath hold it for a few seconds then use your abs to push out the air.

If the deep cough doesn t help you may want to try a huff cough. Or do it while he sits on your lap with his body. For babies try a suction bulb or nasal aspirator. Breast milk offers extra protection from cold causing germs.

Take a deep breath through your nose then use your abs to breathe out of your mouth in three short huffs.