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My wife is breastfeeding and our son is 3 months, can she use vicks vapor rub?

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Yes she can: I don't know if she is using wicks on herself or the baby.She can use it locally but not on the breast and chest area.

Answered 10/4/2016

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I'd avoid it: Vicks is an aromatic rub that some find pleasing during respiratory illness.I finf that the aroma causes increasing nasal congestion in infants and don't recommend it under the age of 3 years.

Answered 6/6/2013

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