
Kira - posted on 01/25/2009 ( 10 moms have responded )
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My baby is 9 weeks old and I am feeling miserable! My heads all stuffy and I can't stop coughing. Does anyone know what over the counter medicine is safe to take for cold and cough? I don't want to take anything that could pass through in my breast milk and be too dangerous for the baby.
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Christy - posted on 01/25/2009
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tylenol cold works! don't take nyquill or anything like that. I had the same problem and that's what my doc suggested.
Emily - posted on 01/26/2009
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A cold-mist vaporizer (or a hot air one, if you prefer) can really help - some of the hot air ones have a way to put a eucalyptus scent into the machine which really helps.
Try visiting the MotherRisk website (Hospital for Sick Children) www.motherisk.org
You can also call their hotline (# on the website).
Amie - posted on 01/25/2009
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I agree with Marie and would add Elderberry (capsules or tincture) to the list. I also know that anything you could take while you are pregnant is safe. I, personally, use Robitussin DM or Mucinex DM. I would STRONGLY caution against anything with a decongestant as they almost dried me up completely, even though the doctor says they are safe to take.
Marie - posted on 01/25/2009
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If you are open to alternative methods; Lot's of Echinacea, vitamin D, Vitamin C, Cranberry, and Garlic pills. They help soooo well and also can strengthen your immune system anyway. Doesn't hurt the baby, infact it just makes your breast milk that much more nutritious. Hope this helps.