https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:06:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2088534 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:47:30 +0000 hilsy85 2088534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raintreebee: ugh yes--that place is such a germ cesspool! The chestal stuff did seem to help! I also elevated the crib and blasted his humidifier during the night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2088223 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:07:29 +0000 raintreebee 2088223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I'm going to try that honey stuff. I also am going to take him in today for the second time this week. His cough sounds awful and he can't sleep. Does your LO go to ny kids club? Maybe they both have the same thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2088148 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 09:20:51 +0000 LuLu Mom 2088148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: She got a fever so we took her in (and someone at her daycare was admitted to hospital with pneumonia the same day so it freaked me out.) The fever was from an ear infection, but they said it was good when i got her in there, that her oxygen level was very low. I just felt awful :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087844 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:35:03 +0000 Beehive 2087844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: We use Chestal, which is what our ped recommends - I think it helps a bit. And J likes the taste a lot. I hope L feels better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087842 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:34:38 +0000 BananaPancakes 2087842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is just now getting over bronchitis that was a hair away from pneumonia, and we were given a nebulizer with abuterol. It was amazing. Not sure how terrible his cough is, but if it's getting worse and causing a large lack of sleep, it might be worth asking about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087828 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:21:21 +0000 hellobeeboston 2087828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We tried Zarbee's and I don't think it helped at all for his last cough. He was also up all night poor thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087693 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:05:36 +0000 yin 2087693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've used Zarbee's for my LO and myself too. It worked for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087663 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:55:41 +0000 StbHisMrs 2087663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Our pharmacist said that it's ok to give a 1/2 a dose of children's Benadryl, and it really does the trick. Otherwise if you have any essential oils, eucalyptus and peppermint work well. </p> <p>I've tried Zarbee's and while it works for my youngest, it doesn't do a thing for my toddler, I have a friend that swears by Similasan which is ok for 2 and up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087609 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:19:48 +0000 hilsy85 2087609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: she said that she did not recommend any suppressants because they don't like anything that might cause the mucous to drain into the lungs (or something like that?). She said homeopathic remedies, like honey, are ok. So I got something called Chestal from the pharmacy--pretty sure it's just diluted honey. We'll see if it works. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087591 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:02:15 +0000 regberadaisy 2087591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: my pediatrician does not recommend giving cough suppressants because they have not been proven effective.</p> <p>What did your ped say? I asked when dd had a nasty virus a while back and hB reviews were very mixed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087587 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:00:10 +0000 hilsy85 2087587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: yikes! What made you finally take her in? I am pretty sure this is just a bad cold, but would hate to miss something worse...did she have a fever? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087135 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:14:02 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2087135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: those are the types of things that were tested in the study, unfortunately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087099 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:04:21 +0000 LuLu Mom 2087099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: that's how I was :( I finally took her in and then felt awful when they said she was well on her way to pneumonia, I had no clue, felt like a momma-failure for sure! I thought it was just a normal cold/cough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087059 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:56:23 +0000 hilsy85 2087059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: ugh our pedi just called back and said the same thing--no "real" medicine, but I can try the natural stuff. I may go insane, his cough is giving me a twitch every time I hear it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087037 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:52:19 +0000 LuLu Mom 2087037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: We've tried Zarbee's, it does nothing for us. OUr doc and pharmacist was anti-cough medicine for E, so we struggled and just did lots of play time in bathroom with steam going, humidifier, honey (although I don't think it did much), and she slept on me a lot. Bronchitis was horrible with no medicine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087022 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:49:59 +0000 Mamasig 2087022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My pediatrician said dimetapp was ok for my 2 year old. He's around 35 pounds and I think gets 1/4 tsp. I always call to check the dosage because I always forget. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2087010 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:47:42 +0000 hilsy85 2087010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: even something like robutussin or triaminic?</p> <p>He couldn't even nap today he was coughing so much!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2086996 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:44:13 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2086996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's a reason that there are a million different cough formulas. Because there is no evidence that any of them work. A study came out (maybe 2006?) in New England journal of medicine that showed that over the counter cough medicines are not effective in children.</p> <p>At this point the best we can do is supportive care with moist air, elevating the head of the bed, suctioning if needed, albuterol if your little one has reactive airways.</p> <p>Sorry to bear bad news. There's nothing worse than when your kid is coughing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2086987 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:40:50 +0000 BelugaBean 2086987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Zarbee's but she had a terrible cough a couple of weeks ago and her doctor told us to give her a tsp of regular Delsym at night. It worked wonderfully for her! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2086967 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:35:27 +0000 NovBaby1112 2086967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've tried Hylands nighttime cold and cough and it really helps when LO is sick. It has something in it to make kiddos tired to help them sleep and helps with the coughing. I think its for 2+ too. Got it at cvs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2086924 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:20:33 +0000 bunnylove08 2086924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor recommended dimetapp for my LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2086803 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:23:02 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2086803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have experience with the ones you use, but we also use Zarbees with a warm mist humidifier and baby Vicks on his chest. The combination of all of those really helps his cough at night. During the day, it's hit or miss. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2086792 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:20:19 +0000 MamaG 2086792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Zarbees. I'm not sure how well it works (LO does still cough at night, but I'm hopeful it's less!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2086791 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:20:02 +0000 hilsy85 2086791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: thank you! I think I may call our pediatrician and ask about that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2086790 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:19:19 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2086790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've tried both of those! I've found that the homeopathic remedies really don't do much, unfortunately.</p> <p>Our pharmacist actually said that it's okay to a toddler the real children's cough syrup, just in a smaller dose. We got the children's triaminic. He suggested we give our 33 month old 2.5 mls, and we did. It helped sooooo much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2086787 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:18:03 +0000 MrsRcCar 2086787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use Zarabees. Works well for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cough-suppressant-for-a-toddler#post-2086777 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:14:19 +0000 hilsy85 2086777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone tried any of these? Like this: <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/little-remedies-cough-%2b-immune-support-berry/ID=prod6249260-product?ext=gooMedicines_ampersand_Treatments_PLA_Cough_Suppressants_ampersand_Expectorants_prod6249260_pla&#038;adtype=pla&#038;kpid=sku6212898&#038;sst=1c09a202-82f4-5309-ba8c-000042a87772&#038;kpid=sku6212898" rel="nofollow">http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/little-remedies-cough-%2b-immune-support-berry/ID=prod6249260-product?ext=gooMedicines_ampersand_Treatments_PLA_Cough_Suppressants_ampersand_Expectorants_prod6249260_pla&#038;adtype=pla&#038;kpid=sku6212898&#038;sst=1c09a202-82f4-5309-ba8c-000042a87772&#038;kpid=sku6212898</a></p> <p>or this: <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/zarbee" rel="nofollow">http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/zarbee</a>'s-naturals-children's-cough-syrup-natural-grape-flavor/ID=prod6151894-product?ext=gooMedicines_ampersand_Treatments_PLA_Cough_Suppressants_ampersand_Expectorants_prod6151894_pla&amp;adtype=pla&amp;kpid=sku6135336&amp;sst=1c09a202-82f4-5309-ba8c-000042a87772&amp;kpid=sku6135336</p> <p>Do they work to help reduce the coughing? It's keeping LO up during his nap now, and I"m sure it will do the same tonight :( </p>