vicks vapour rub on bub?

[~Kim~]

I wouldn't use the adult one either - the vapours would burn her eyes and nasal passages.

[ss_storm]

Nup..my jar says not to use on kids under 2. There is a baby one, but i don't know what the age limit on that is, i don't think you would be able to use it on a 4 month old though.

[alicia]

When DD was really little we were told to use the baby vicks but put it on a bib tied to the side of the cot rather than on her, it seemed to work.

[~Kim~]

hmmm good tip alicia, will have to remember that

[Stevie]

Thanks ladies

i use the fess stuff, she's not a huge fan but it seems to work ok.
She;s just got a bit of a cough and when she gets up in the morning has a blocked nose.
If its any worse tomorrow i will be taking her to the drs anyway.

Thanks again xx

[Fuzzywuzzy]

We've used eucalyptus oil on a tissue or hankie in the room to help clear up DD's blocked nose, does the same job as vicks

[cheekyfrog]

I wouldn't use Vicks as research now says that it promotes mucus production which then blocks bub's airways and can cause severe respiratory distress.

The lead doctor for this study (Dr. Bruce Rubin), was quoted as saying: "Infants and young children have airways that are much narrower than those of adults, so any increase in mucus or inflammation can narrow them more severely." The end result of using something like Vicks Vapo Rub, is that the brain is tricked into thinking that the airway is clear by some of the ingredients sent up into the system. The doctors note that the menthol in the Vicks Vapo Rub is one of the key ingredients that does this, stating that "Vicks may make you feel better but it can't help you breathe better."

Best treatment is saline spray, gentle use of one of those sucker aspirators and time.