Is Vicks Baby Rub really safe for babies?

Myth No. Vicks BabyRub is definitely SAFE for baby use – in fact – it is made especially for your little one when your baby is as young as 3 months old to toddlers up to 5 years of age. When combined with massage, it can help moisturise, soothe and relax your baby to sleep better.

What is Vicks Baby Rub used for?

A traditional vapor rub uses the main ingredients of camphor, eucalyptus, and menthol to suppress a cough and as an analgesic for pain relief. You apply the product to your chest and breathe it in, which alleviates symptoms like cough and congestion.

How many times can you apply Vicks Baby Rub?

Q: How often can I use Vicks VapoRub? A: For cough suppression, Vicks VapoRub may be used up to 3 times daily or as directed by your doctor. Simply rub a thick layer on your chest and throat. For muscle/joint minor aches and pains, Vicks VapoRub may be applied to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily.

Why can’t Vicks be used on babies?

“The ingredients in Vicks can be irritants, causing the body to produce more mucus to protect the airway,” said Rubin. “Infants and young children have airways that are much narrower than those of adults, so any increase in mucus or inflammation can narrow them more severely.”

How can I unblock my newborn’s nose naturally?

One of easiest ways to clear a baby’s or toddler’s nose is to use a saline nasal spray. Nasal spray works by thinning out the mucus, allowing the nose to clear out and ease congestion. If you can’t run to the store for saline drops or spray, try mixing one cup of warm, filtered water and a ½ teaspoon of salt.

Does breastmilk clear a stuffy nose?

Some people feel that putting breast milk in a baby’s nose works just as well as saline drops to soften mucus. Carefully put a little milk right into your baby’s nose while feeding. When you sit them up after eating, it’s likely the mucus will slide right out.

Is Vicks Vapo Rub safe to use in babies?

Vicks VapoRub is generally safe for use on older children and adults. Don’t use it on children younger than 2 years old, as it can cause serious health problems for them.

Can you use regular Vicks VapoRub on a baby?

Regular Vicks Vapor Rub ® should only be used for children over the age of 2 through adults. This type is not meant for babies. There is a non-medicated type of this product called, Vicks Baby Rub® that may be used on babies 3 months up to 2 years of age.

Can Vicks hurt a baby?

In babies under 2 years of age the ingredients in Vicks can cause irritation of the airways and an increase in the production of mucous , which can be dangerous because babies have very tiny airways.

What is Vicks good for?

The most common use of Vicks is to decongest your chest and throat area. When applied to the upper chest, it provides excellent relief of congestion symptoms.