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Mom of a 7 yr 10 m old boy7 years ago
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can i give solvin cold syrup to my 7 month old baby for cough n cold remedy

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profile image of Dr. Swapnil SaxenaExpertDr. Swapnil SaxenaAyurvedic Physician7 years ago

A. Hello dont try giving self medications For proper medications and dosages you should consult with your paediatrician once. In home remedies can be- • Using indirect steam and use of humidifier or warm mist vaporiser in the room . Breathing moist air loosens the mucous in the airway passages. • Blocked or stuffy nose interferes with breathing while breastfeeding or bottle feeding. So you can use saline nasal drops like otrinoz , one to two drops in each nostril • Maintain hydration. Keep feeding the baby at regular intervals. • Apply Vicks baby rub on soles of both feet chest and back and cover the baby well .make the baby wear soft cotton socks. Alternatively you can apply mustard oil heated with ajwain methi seeds and garlic in it filtered well and apply luke warm on these areas. • Avoid cold temperatures • As common cold and cough are of viral origin and spread by droplet infection so avoid contact with sick person. • Maintain hygiene to avoid risk of infection. Wash your hands or sanitize hands before touching the baby. • Avoid mouth contact on babies face , hands and rest of body parts.

profile image of Dr Bandana JoshiExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician7 years ago

A. Common cold is a viral infection of nose and throat. Nasal Congestion and runny nose are the main indicators of a cold. Keep feeding your baby well, give indirect steam or use humidifier, put saline nasal drops. You can prevent it by keeping your baby away from the person who is suck, wash your hands before handling the baby, clean baby's toys and pacifier often

profile image of Preeti Milind MorePreeti Milind MoreMom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl7 years ago

A. It's better to consult a paediatrician for medicine related problems. However, you can apply Vicks baby rub on the chest, neck, back and soles of the feet of the baby before sleeping. Put one or two drops of eucalyptus oil on a handkerchief and keep it somewhere nearby the child while he is sleeping. Hope this helps.

profile image of priyanka arorapriyanka aroraMom of a 10 yr 9 m old boy7 years ago

A. please don't give any medicine by your own please consult doctor for medications give medicine as prescribed by your doctor only and you can give indirect water steam to your baby it will give relief from chest congestion also you can apply baby Vicks VapoRub on chest and feet at night and keep your baby fully covered

profile image of s madaans madaanMom of a 10 yr 4 m old girl7 years ago

A. You should check with Dr only to give medication to the baby but yes you can give steam to the baby and apply mustard oil on chest back and neck of the baby

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