what do you give for a cough?

janinekrause · January 2012

my 3 year old hasnt slept for 2 nights. Crappy cough and now 103. I have a 4 week old and so so need my 3 year old to sleep.

I am waiting for pedi to call back. I have given her bendadryl and it has not done anything (per pedi from other coughs). I read no cough medicine and am waiting to confirm that.

Any suggestions?

hersheykiss · January 2012

I buy Kids Relief Cough & Cold Syrup by Homeolab. You can find it on Amazon. They have several different ones for all different types of colds. I usually buy 2 of each and when I open up the 2nd one I order more.

JuliaKL · January 2012

Just saw my pedi with a similar ? And she told me nothing, sadly. Cough meds aren't recommended by the AAP until 6! She recommended Benadryl and a humidifier and Tylenol or Motrin for fevers. Bummer... Sorry you're going through it!

CMDR513 · January 2012

I use Vapor Rub (the baby one) when he's congested and coughing in addition to the dehumidifier.

llc730 · January 2012

Our standard practice for DD's coughs is a dose of ibuprofen (great for fever, discomfort, and any swelling assoc with cough) and 1 tsp honey before nap and bedtime. Tried this after I saw a study that said that honey actually worked better than most OTC cough medicine. Several ladies where I work (nursing home) also tell me this is what they gave their kids. It hasn't failed us yet.

During the winter we also run a humidifier.

janinekrause · January 2012

Thanks all! My pedi actually said delsym was good to use.

I am going to get honey later and try that too, and turn on the humidifier.

I am just praying my 4 week old doesnt get it.

Pesky · January 2012

Glad you got some help. Try pumping her with chamomile tea with honey -- make it like you would normally and pour over just enough ice in a sippy or take n' toss to make it cool enough to drink but still decently warm.

webMistress0609 · January 2012

Ari's pedi said if they are congested too, give saline nasal spray. The sinus drainage is part of what causes the cough. It's worked for us. Cough medicines are supposedly bunk & aren't rec'd anyway.

LoveEeyore · January 2012

I give this: https://www.hylands.com/products/nighttime-cold.php

DH and I also take it when we are sick. DH is sensitive to medicine and you just don't wake with the hangover of other adult medicine. I found with this and increased water intake during the day that LOs do better at night. I also use the vics plug ins.

mavs_girl07 · January 2012

Our pedi has given the okay for 1/2tsp of delsym since DD was 2yrs old and it does seem to help. I also use the Pediacare Gentle Vapors plug-ins which help too.

RaeAnt · January 2012

Elderberry Syrup or a teaspoon of local honey

PrincessFiona9 · January 2012

Our pedi says no cough meds but I found Hyland's cold n Cough at Target the other day and we tried it out. It says for age 2+. It doesn't get rid of the cough altogether, but it definitely helps relieve it a little bit. We run the cool mist humidifier all night and I also give DD a breathing treatment with albuterol when she's wheezing, but not just for a cough. The baby rub also helps a lot too.

pink.dutch.tulips · January 2012

the folks who make the saline nose drops also make a honey exlir for coughs. since dd is too young for cough medicine, this is the next best thing. the honey coats and soothes the throat quieting the cough.

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