 Re: My almost 2 yr. old has a nasty cold!
The Dimetapp should be fine for her. Usually they say for anyone over 2 y/o. 21 mo is close enough. Oral fluids are very important to keep secreations thin and moving.
Vicks is an old remedy. Recently read that it can be harmful to the lungs so I wouldn't use it for long, couple nights should be fine. My parents use to use it on my chest when I was little with a cold.... funny, I now have asthma???
Might also consider a humidifier in her room, especially at night. Don't forget the good old suction bulb. Little ones hate it but it works really well to clear the nasal secreations until they learn how to do it.
Wishing you BOTH restful sleep
Dana |