#AskTheExpert my baby is having a stuffy nose and chest congestion i m giving him medicines for that so can we apply adults vicks on him

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years ago

A. it is advisable to apply baby Vicks and not adult Vicks you can go for home remedies like tulsi ginger honey (add honey if child is more than 1 year of age) combination which can be diluted with water and given frequently to the child. also u can give turmeric with warm milk one or two times everyday. give warm water to drink as well as nasal saline drops frequently. try to prevent temperature variationns around the child that is from hot to cold and cold to hot environment. keep the child well covered. if the palms and soles of the child are cold then the child is feeling cold and you have to take preventive measures to make the child warm

divyarunMom of a 5 yr 3 m old girl3 years ago

A. no, don't use adult Vick's for baby, it's really bad for baby, just use baby Vick's and Use cool humidifer and warm bath suppose, don't recovery, pls take care you baby to paediatrician, it's really good..

Sonam PrasadMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. hi dear If your baby is under the age of 2, you should never apply Vicks to their chest, nose, feet, or elsewhere. You could try special nonmedicated rub for babies 3 months and older. The blend is dubbed as a “soothing ointment” that contains fragrances of eucalyptus, rosemary, and lavender.

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