Baby Phlegm Cough Medicine

Cough medicines aren t recommended for babies.

Baby phlegm cough medicine.

Advertisement page continues below. Relieves congestion runny nose cough and loosens mucus. Your baby s doctor may recommend saline nose drops to loosen thick nasal mucus. If you re breast feeding your baby keep it up.

Administering acetaminophen or other products designed to break an infant s fever will not help a cough or wheeze. Firstly a cough is a protective mechanism and is necessary for the child to get better nelson says. Acetaminophen is safe to use to reduce a fever. Saline drops may make it easier to remove mucus from your child s nose.

For babies try a suction bulb or nasal aspirator. Or do it while he sits on your lap with his body. Children s dimetapp day night cold cough congestion relief liquid dextromethorphan grape flavor 4 fl oz 2pk dimetapp zarbee s naturals children s nighttime cough syrup immune support liquid natural berry 4 fl oz. Take a deep breath through your nose then use your abs to breathe out of your mouth in three short huffs.

Look for these otc drops in your local pharmacy. Hyland s baby mucus cold relief let s get things moving again. We ve developed a medicine for babies ages 6 months and up that safely and naturally breaks down mucus. Suction your baby s nose.

If the deep cough doesn t help you may want to try a huff cough. Clear passages mean easy breathing and more room for healing. It s better to stick to natural baby cough remedies such as honey for babies over a year saline drops and a cool mist humidifier. These medicines are generally not recommended for young children and the american academy of pediatrics says you can treat coughs and colds without them.

Nasal saline gel can be used to calm congestion. If your toddler can blow. Cough medicines also contain ingredients that make it easy to overdose if you give your child too much. No babies should not be given cough medicine.

Keep your baby s nasal passages clear with a rubber bulb syringe. Gentle taps on your baby s back can help ease chest congestion. To deep cough you ll take a deep breath hold it for a few seconds then use your abs to push out the air. There are not many cold or cough medications that can be given safely to a baby.

If you have an older child ask the doctor before giving him over the counter cough or cold medicine.