Benadryl for babies?

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My 5 month old has a cough and her pediatrician recommended children’s Benadryl in a small dosage, but I see bad reviews online? I know I should trust her pediatrician, but ugh. I don’t know! Anyone experienced side effects with their little ones?

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Never. I don’t see why a doctor would even recommend that for a cough.

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You should find a new pediatrician. I was told absolutely not.

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It is not recommended for children under 2 due to convulsions and other issues.

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No, never. Too little. Just for a cough? Use a humidifier or steam shower.

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Benadryl for a cough!? No absolutely not. Get a new doctor.

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Benadryl is for allergic reactions not a cough. The fact that your pediatrician recommended it for a cough is concerning. Under the age of two you want to limit medications as much as possible. Their bodies are still learning how to handle things

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It’s Benadryl, not delighted LOL. Give her the Benadryl

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No no no. I wouldn’t recommend that at all. It won’t help for a cough but 5 months is too young for that. Try a baby chest rub and humidifier

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I wouldn’t give Benadryl for a cough because that doesn’t make sense. But I’ve given my son Benadryl as a baby because of allergies.

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Benadryl isn’t designed to help with a cough. We use Little Remedies cough syrup for kids under 1 - basically a thick sugary syrup to coat their throat. Our ped said it was fine to use. We also use a humidifier.