Question 1

is t minic drops safe for infant of 5 months.

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against using decongestants and cough medications for infants. Saline rinses and suction are however helpful with nasal congestion and cough.

Question 2

is it safe to use oral drops for 2 m infant to relief gases , can you advice for good ones?

Accepted Answer

Wide range: It is safe. There are plenty different ones - mylicon, gripe water etc. There is no one thing that is " the best". Different medicines work for different babies. You will have to try and see.

Question 3

is gripe water (gas relief drops) safe to give to a 2 1/2 week old infant?

Accepted Answer

They don't work. : Babies swallow air when crying &amp; bottle-feeding. Till ~ 6 weeks, their intestinal smooth muscle does not coordinate propulsion of  liquid &amp; air. Use the "football hold". Put baby on your forearm, head at your elbow,face down. Press your palm against his tummy, flex his hips, encircle one leg with your fingers &amp; roll him gently against your chest. Tilt head up to burp, tush up to pass gas.

Question 4

is fenistill drops safe for infant of 5 months? dr said he has just minor throat infection . she prescribed 5 drops 3 times a day is it fine?

Accepted Answer

Likely safe..but...: My assessment is they gave you this to give you something to do. Such meds have little if any benefit to infants and certainly don't "fight off" a throat infection. The dose would be safe for a kid that age but I would just comfort the kid and be sure he takes fluids well while the body self heals.

Question 5

is ginger root safe for infants to eat?

Accepted Answer

Ginger root: Ginger root is not recommended to children under 2.

Question 6

my 6 month year old infant is already holding her bottle...is that safe and okay for her to do?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: If baby is sitting while holding her bottle it's probably fine. If laying down its a problem. This position for feeding is more likely to lead to ear infections and dental decay. It's a nice trick but its a bit early to let baby self feed.

Question 7

are eggs safe for infants?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: I don't feed infants egg white under 1yo as it can sometimes set up an egg allergy if offered too young.

Question 8

is fenoterol safe for infants ?

Accepted Answer

Caution: This drug is not commercially available in the US &amp; many other countries. It was removed from the market in some because of increased asthma deaths. A review of available sources lists no dose data for kids under age 6. Since there are many other safe &amp; similar drugs available for its intended use I would not use it in infants.

Question 9

is hyoscyamine safe for infants?

Accepted Answer

No: hyoscamine or levsin (hyoscyamine) is not recommended for infant because of potential side effects. It makes babies have dry skin, eyes, dilated pupils and more lethargic.

Question 10

is calahist safe for infants?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Calahist has a strong anti-itch medication which can be absorbed erratically in young children. I would not recommend it. It for use in children over 2 years old.

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