Benadryl?

Cookiecake7

We were just at the Pediatrician's office for DD. She's been super fussy the last few days and developed a rash this afternoon. The Dr. said it's likely a virus but I could give her a teaspoon of Benadryl to help with any possible itching and/or if it is an allergic reaction. I didn't realize the Benadryl packaging says not to give to kids under two so I didn't think to ask any further questions. Those of you who have given their LO Benadryl - how long did you give it and how frequently (I'm guessing twice a day?) Thanks!

Wufroggy79

I never have given Benadryl but I have noticed several medications say to call your doctor for under two, yet they give the dose by weight.  If your LO's weight is listed, you can follow that dosage.  I have some Children's Motrin upstairs right now like that.

jessicaclare

If your doctor gave you the dosage, its fine. A good friend of mine is a nurse and she said benadryl is one of the safest meds out there.

 

synchrosally

We gave DS benadryl multiple times under 2. Depending on his comfort level we would give it to him 2-3 times a day.

write2nicole

You should call your pedi for the dosing instructions. Our pedi okayed us giving it every 4-6 hours, I believe, but we usually only give it at nap time and at bedtime, because it makes him super-sleepy.

We only give it when he has congestion that's making it hard for him to sleep or when he has congestion and we're getting on a plane, though. If he had an itchy rash, I'd probably give it at regular intervals.

Cookiecake7

Thanks all. I'm planning to call their office tomorrow - but they don't open until after I go to work so I'm trying to decide if I can give her another dose before daycare.

ShellShockedMama

My pedi ok'd it when DS was 15ish months and over 20 pounds.

 The dosage was by weight not age which makes sense. Anyway, this is the dosage chart I used (which was confirmed as ok by pedi) 

https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/childhood-illnesses/medicine-cabinet/benadryl

Cookiecake7

ShellShockedMama:

My pedi ok'd it when DS was 15ish months and over 20 pounds.

 The dosage was by weight not age which makes sense. Anyway, this is the dosage chart I used (which was confirmed as ok by pedi) 

https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/childhood-illnesses/medicine-cabinet/benadryl

Thank you!!