Baby Vicks On Infants Feet

Babycentre health visitor jill irving explains whether putting vapour rub on your baby s feet will really help her to sleep.

Baby vicks on infants feet.

Though vicks states on its. You could try special nonmedicated rub for babies 3 months and older. I did try it on lo s feet it worked a bit but we also did the garlic oil on feet too and that worked as well. Take a pair of old baby socks and cover the feet to keep the rub intact.

Even if you place your baby in a. I do the vicks on the chest and back. If your baby is under the age of 2 you should never apply vicks to their chest nose feet or elsewhere. Something about the possibility of a reaction that might cause the baby s airways to constrict instead.

You put the plug in into an outlet then put a tab of vicks on it which then heats and spreads the vapors overnight. The blend is dubbed. Though make sure you are buying the right stuff vicks shouldn t be used on children under 2 years because it can cause breathing difficulties. Smooth a small amount of vicks baby rub onto your baby s feet before he or she goes to sleep.

Vicks babyrub is a non medicated formula that contains fragrances of eucalyptus rosemary and lavender. It s very easy no mess and works well all night. She had been waking up 2 3 times a night but when i put it on her feet she slept through. It s more effective that way.

Procter gamble s product label warns it is not indicated for children under two. Here are the steps. Put your baby in his or. Vicks vaporub is a medicated ointment containing camphor eucalyptus oil and menthol.

You can rub your baby s feet though. I did this using snufflebabe and i think it worked. Yes only use the baby rub the regular contains camphor menthol where as the baby version only contains aloe extract eucalyptus oil lavender oil and rosemary oil. I don t think that was recommended for babies under one year though.

My gassy baby has a spot on his feet that i rub and it helps him settle and pass gas. Combined with your loving touch it is perfect to calm soothe and relax your baby.