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Mom of a 9 yr 1 m old boy7 years ago
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Why we should not use Vicks baby rub to kids? My Dr suggested not to use. Does this belongs to every balm?? (zandu/ tiger/ amruthanjan) What happens to kids if they smell those hard things.

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profile image of Dr Arti SharmaExpertDr Arti SharmaPaediatrician7 years ago

A. Hello and good morning You can use small amount of Vicks baby rub on baby's chest and back It is not safe to apply on nostrils Give indirect steam use vaporizer give warm soups dals turmeric milk give ginger honey tulsi Consult Paediatrician for medicine

profile image of NikithaNikithaMom of a 11 yr 4 m old child7 years ago

A. hello...you can use small amount of baby Vick's rub...it is very mild not storing like other balms...use it when baby as congestion gently apply it over baby chest and massage...but if in your kid case doctor as advised not to use then avoid

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