Frequent question: What decongestant Can you give an infant?

Children’s Dimetapp Decongestant Infant drops are a decongestant. It works by reducing swelling and constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages, allowing you to breathe more easily.

Can babies take medicine for congestion?

Cough and cold medications aren’t safe for infants and young children. OTC cough and cold medicines don’t treat the underlying cause of a child’s cold and won’t make it go away sooner ⸺ and they can be dangerous to your baby.

What is the best children’s decongestant?

Examples include:

• Dimetapp Children’s Cold & Cough Elixir.
• Little Colds Decongestant Plus Cough (non-drowsy)
• Robitussin CF Alcohol-Free Cough Syrup (non-drowsy)
• Triaminic Day Time Cold & Cough (non-drowsy)
• Vicks NyQuil Children’s Cold, Cough Relief.
• Vicks Pediatric 44M, Cough & Cold Relief.
• Mucinex Cold & Cough.

Does congestion increase risk SIDS?

Pulmonary congestion is present in 89% of SIDS cases (p < 0.001 compared with non-SIDS deaths), and pulmonary edema in 63% (p < 0.01).

Can babies suffocate from congestion?

A baby’s nose, unlike an adult’s, doesn’t have cartilage. So when that nose is pressed against an object, like a stuffed animal, couch cushions or even a parent’s arm while sleeping in bed, it can flatten easily. With the opening to its nostrils blocked, the baby can’t breathe and suffocates.

When does newborn nasal congestion go away?

Mild to moderate congestion is common in babies and should only last for a few days. If a caregiver is concerned about a baby’s ability to breathe or their baby is under 3 months old and has a fever, they should seek medical help as soon as possible.

What home remedy is good for baby chest congestion?

Gentle taps on your baby’s back can help ease chest congestion. Lay them down across your knees and gently pat their back with your cupped hand. Or do it while they sit on your lap with their body leading forward about 30 degrees. It loosens mucus in the chest and makes it easier for them to cough it up.

When should I take my child to the doctor for congestion?

Your child has a high fever, especially if it lasts more than three days. Your child has a stuffy nose and his or her vision is blurred, or the forehead, eyes, sides of the nose, or cheeks appear to be swollen. Your child’s nasal mucus or coughing discharge is green, yellow, or gray, or it is accompanied by sinus pain.