Vicks Paediatric Vapopads 7 Refill Scent Pads Rosemary Lavender

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When a baby has what is called a productive cough, one that involves them coughing up mucous, they need to cough up the phlegm. If not, it can breed bacteria as a result of an upper respiratory infection. Prevention: During winter, the air inside your home can become dryer, due to the heating and the cold air outside. This can lead to irritated throat and nasal passages, which can let you more vulnerable to winter illness. Humidifiers add moisture into the air you breathe, and allow to keep your throat and nasal passages hydrated. It can also cause mild skin irritation. There are also several reports that camphor can cause seizures in children. #2 Is Menthol Harmful to Babies? Make sure that the room temperature stays between 68°F and 72°F so your baby doesn’t get too cold or overheated.

Second, using a vaporizer COSTS more. So, using a humidifier will give you more peace. Plus, it will still provide the same results. This helps if you’ve been applying oils or using nasal inhalers. The skin around your nose is thin, which can easily turn red and sensitive. #3 Congestion and Breathing Problems Saline drops are cheaper than a humidifier, and they have the same effect. A drop or two in your little one’s nose will make their nose run more. This helps effectively eliminate the additional mucous without the use of harmful chemicals. Avoid Irritants Vaporizers are also known as warm-mist humidifiers. The steam helps retain or create moisture in the air. Menthol vapors are effective for cooling the airway passages and soothing inflamed throats. Not to mention, it’s also a good alternative to the VapoRub or nasal inhalers. Why?Nasal congestion can be caused by an allergy, sinus infection, or some other irritants (e.g. dust). Your little one could also develop a mild case of bronchitis but not have a fever. A doctor will be able to give your little one a thorough evaluation to make sure that your baby is healthy. One important note is that when serving the soup, it SHOULDN’T be too hot for your baby. This is because babies’ heat tolerance is lower than adults’. 2. Use Humidifiers I have been getting a lot of questions lately from my friends and family about whether it is safe to use a humidifier with an infant under 2 years old.

Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. It is important to know how to treat a baby’s congestion in natural ways. Babies have a hard time breathing when they are congested, and it can be very scary for parents.Sometimes, a cough suppressant is a perfect ingredient for a full night’s sleep. Other times, it is a recipe for bronchitis. Eucalyptus: Relieves cough and breathing problems. It acts as an insect-repellant (e.g. mosquitoes). It will liquify any mucous inside your baby’s nose. The snot will go OUT of their system, instead of clogging their airways. It’s a relatively common belief among parents that as long as the humidifier or plugin is across the room, the baby will be fine. There are plenty of parents that have done this in large rooms and insist their baby is fine.

For example, you might have a pet dog in your house. Your dog’s hair can easily become a source of irritation for your little one. Rosemary: Improves mood and focus. It helps treat respiratory problems from allergies, colds, and flu. Using a humidifier will keep the air moist. This is especially helpful during winter as the air can become dry due to heating! Cough & cold season: The right humidity level helps easy breathing and favorizes a more comfortable and restful sleep.Make sure the humidifier has an automatic shut-off so it doesn’t run all night long and keep your baby up (this is important for infants). As mentioned, babies have more sensitive airways. Because of this, even the little things can make their noses irritated! Reduce the irritants around your house. Pay attention to the small details. While regular cleaning is the best, you can use other items (e.g. non-toxic humidifier, air purifier, essential oils, etc.) to help. 6. Medications Khine, H., Weiss, D., Graber, N., Hoffman, R. S., Esteban-Cruciani, N., & Avner, J. R. (2009, May). A cluster of children with seizures caused by camphor poisoning [Abstract]. Pediatrics, 123(5), 1269–1272 Saline drops DON’T contain any medication, so it’s safe to use. If your baby is squirmy, you can also consider a nasal spray instead.

Peppermint can have the same adverse side effects that menthol can. However, there are plenty of essential oils that can safely be used around infants older than three months. Use with VapoPads Menthol or Rosemary & Lavender for additional soothing vapours and extra comfort.Sometimes, you have to wait it out. If your baby has a cough, but it is a productive cough that does not bother them, you can wait it out. The same applies to a stuffy nose. Even a small amount of this ingredient can result in respiratory distress. It’s best not to take any chances and avoid the product. Yes. Menthol is a strong, flammable ingredient. So it can be harmful to children with sensitive, still-developing lungs and nose. For starters, when placed in your kids’ bedroom, your baby can easily get a burn if they get too close. The water inside the humidifier might also spill.