Posted by
Kmom
19 yrs ago
I've always used a pulmonizer for my son. Steam from that always works as a natural decongestant.
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Nice long hot baths before bed time and a little vapour rub (Vicks) on the chest and neck. Tends to soothe my kids and they sleep much better. But if your baby is really young (below 1) I do not recommend you to use the vapour rub on his body directly. You can rub a little on his/her clothes instead.
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Kmom
19 yrs ago
http://www.portablenebs.com/omronelite.htm
sorry, its actually called a nebulizer. Normally used to dispense asthma medication but can also be used for steam.
There is a brand called Pulmo-Mist which has a portable version very similar as the Omron one shown in the link
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19 yrs ago
Also these days you can get cold air steamers (safer than hot air). I still have the old hot air type, it really makes a difference when the kids have colds.
You may also find some saline nasal drops help.
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Chop an onion (it should make you cry when you cut it) and either place in in a muslin cloth and tie it to the bed or put it on a plate near or under the bed. Everything will stink of onions in the morning, but it makes the breathing much easier. This is especially helpful if your baby sleeps with a dummy as they can't breath through the mouth with a dummy in.
I swear by this!
Good luck.
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Actually Vicks makes a vapour rub for babies now..."Vicks Babyrub"(for babies 3mth and up). Not sure if they sell it here in hkg. I go mine in the States.
Another product I love love love is called Ayr
http://www.medshopexpress.com/028920.html
They have Ayr for adults & another for babies/kids.
I ALWAYS carry this with me when I fly. The minute I feel congested or stuffy & get that feeling like I can't breath, I just rub a little in each nostril & it clears my air passages ASAP, and with no odor!
Again, I bought it in the States, so I'm not sure if it's sold here.
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Ayr is sold here and it's great for adults and kids, I have the spray version, really helps with congestion caused by the pollution here too. As for cold relief I would highly recommend baby balsm by vicks - it's a milder version of vapour rub and is especially formulated for babies with lavender etc. I rub it on my baby's back and chest. I'm sure it would be sold here (haven't looked as I brought a big tub over from Oz) in chemists or bumps to babes....
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Depending on the child's age, I recommend garlic, lemon/lime tea...you can add a spoon full of honey to give a sweet taste. You put 2 garlic heads (smash it a little, but not much) and half a lemon/lime slice (if small you can add more slices)into a pan and approx. 2 cups of water and let boil then turn off burner and add honey when in the cup. Drink it still warm-hot. The child will start to sweat and this sweat will decongest and fever, if present, go down. It works greatly for me! You can also add a mint leaf to it. ps - the child might not like the smell and taste of it (very garlicky) but it'll do very good. If anything ask your doctor about it.
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