2 drops of Eucalyptus oil in a warm bath works wonders. Anymore than this will be too strong. Make sure you buy it from a health food store so you know thats its 100% pure. There are quite a few questionable ingredients in Vicks - as there are in most phamaceutical preparations unfortunately. Our local health food store sell a natural alternative to vicks called Breathe Easy Chest Rub by a brand called Tinderbox. A simple saline solution nasal spray may help with congestion.
There isn't really anything you can give them pharmaceutical-wise at this age as its much too strong. Its likely the doc will tell you to keep her warm, well hydrated and give her extra sleeping time. So unless you are really worried about her I would save your $$!
It sucks when they are sick at this age- but giving their body the right conditions to heal itself is really all that you can do. It may sound cruel but getting sick is the only way their fragile little immune systems can develop and grow in strength. Next time she comes into contact with that particular virus strain or pathogen, she will have developed antibodies (immunity) to it.
Hope she feels better soon.
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Last edited by JellyBean; February 22nd, 2010 at 09:55 AM.
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