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Vicks babyrub for 3 months old baby
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My baby, 3 months old, is having throat/chest congestion but no runny or blocked nose. She has blocked nose but not for the whole day. Tried nasal saline drops as well but not working as for now.
Can i use Vicks BabyRub? If yes, then how to use it properly and efficiently
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Don’t apply Vicks for small baby.
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Use saline nasal drops and clean nose every 4 hrly or when noisy breathing.
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If cough disturbing sleep or baby not active, meet the doctor
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Not to apply vicks baby rub. anti-cold medicines can be started after consulting a doctor.
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
No Vicks for such a small baby. Better to consult Pediatrician for further plan.
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C. Sridevi
Pediatrician
47 yrs exp
Chennai
Please do not apply vicks. Consult online for blocked nose could be something else
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