OHbaby! Forums : Anyone recommend a cough syrup? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:37:01 +0000 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:09:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=35097 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : I make the same one mum used to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121887&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121887 Author: princesspumpkin
Subject: 35097
Posted: 09 August 2010 at 12:09pm

I make the same one mum used to make for us - equal parts lemon juice, honey & glycerine . It's good for helping you cough all the gunk out!

ETA - but you're not supposed to give honey to under 1's, so that might not be a good plan!!

Edited by serendipity]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:09:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121887&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121887 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : Thanks ladies! Yeah, it does say...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121444&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121444 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 35097
Posted: 08 August 2010 at 6:52pm

Thanks ladies! Yeah, it does say not for under 2s on the vicks, but the doctor we saw a couple of weeks ago said it was ok if it was really necessary. I've still been putting it on things near her rather than on her though.

Someone else recommended a kiwiherb product called destuff, but I haven't tried that yet so can't vouch for it.

Healthline were pretty frustrating - they asked a whole lot of questions about her breathing - was her chest sucking in etc, and wouldn't really listen to me saying I wasn't worried about her as such, just wanted some ideas on how to help her be more comfortable (she is miserable, but not needing to visit A&E!). They didn't actually have many ideas though - perhaps cos there isn't much you can really do for a wee baby.

I'm guessing the comvita product was honey-based too?]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:52:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121444&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121444 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : I think vicks is not recommended...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121428&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121428 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 35097
Posted: 08 August 2010 at 6:34pm

I think vicks is not recommended for under 2s. I don't know why just remember reading it on the vicks tub. Maybe that is just direct on the skin and not on other things. When they are so little it is really hard. I hope she gets better soon. Have you tried healthline.]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:34:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121428&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121428 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : T_Rex wrote:I thought I&#039;d...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121279&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121279 Author: jazzy
Subject: 35097
Posted: 08 August 2010 at 2:02pm

Originally posted by T_Rex T_Rex wrote:

I thought I'd use honey for DD, but she's under 1, so I'm guessing thats a no-no? I've found propping her up helps sometimes, so lately we've been co-sleeping and I lay her perpendicular to me with her head up on my chest. Not ideal, but we've both had wicked colds for 2 months now, and I've got to do something to get both of us some sleep!


have you tried vicks & the drops you can put on bedding my help & a warm dry room....its tough when they are so little..hope she is better soon ]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:02:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121279&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121279 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : I thought I&#039;d use honey for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121264&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121264 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 35097
Posted: 08 August 2010 at 1:33pm

I thought I'd use honey for DD, but she's under 1, so I'm guessing thats a no-no? I've found propping her up helps sometimes, so lately we've been co-sleeping and I lay her perpendicular to me with her head up on my chest. Not ideal, but we've both had wicked colds for 2 months now, and I've got to do something to get both of us some sleep!]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:33:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121264&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121264 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : Babe wrote:I make my own what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121222&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121222 Author: jazzy
Subject: 35097
Posted: 08 August 2010 at 12:17pm

Originally posted by Babe Babe wrote:

I make my own


what do you use?]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:17:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121222&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121222 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : I had to take DS2 to A & M after...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121221&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121221 Author: jazzy
Subject: 35097
Posted: 08 August 2010 at 12:17pm

I had to take DS2 to A & M after hrs as he was sick & I asked the Dr about cough meds....& she said the reason they don't recomend for under 6's is because of over doses as in the stats there were lots & it was a big concern. She said it was fine to give like before bed & to sick to he dose & basically any kids cough syrup was fine....]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:17:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1121221&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1121221 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : I make my own ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1120101&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1120101 Author: Babe
Subject: 35097
Posted: 06 August 2010 at 4:21pm

I make my own ]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:21:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1120101&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1120101 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : Thanks everyone for those ideas...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1120034&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1120034 Author: Squidsmum
Subject: 35097
Posted: 06 August 2010 at 3:08pm

Thanks everyone for those ideas - I've also heard that cough suppressants aren't recommended for kids, so really looking for something non-medicated to help ease the congestion - will try the honey, though.
It's the coughing and gagging while they're asleep that really gets me! But my daughter doesn't usually wake up fully during an "attack" anyway so maybe it doesn't actually bother her too much...just hard for us to listen to!]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:08:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1120034&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1120034 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : I gave DS honey to lick off a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119985&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119985 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 35097
Posted: 06 August 2010 at 2:20pm

I gave DS honey to lick off a spoon when he had a really bad cough this year, and also weleda cough elixir 3 times a day. It is all herbal and really helped. You are supposed to put it in warm water and sip but he just had it straight. ]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:20:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119985&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119985 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : We use one called Childrens Respitory...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119676&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119676 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 35097
Posted: 06 August 2010 at 7:56am

We use one called Childrens Respitory Health from a company called InSeason, it has an orange and green label, and Oli loves taking it. Its got peppermint in it so is quite tasty. We find it really helps with his cough and cold symptoms as well!

 

]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:56:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119676&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119676 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : My dr wouldn&#039;t prescribe...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119667&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119667 Author: JessDub
Subject: 35097
Posted: 06 August 2010 at 7:32am

My dr wouldn't prescribe cough syrup for DS. Not about the ingredients but because suppressing a cough can cause them to choke. Coughing is a mechanism which brings up all the muck from the lungs and suppressing that can be dangerous.

Moist air can help. And I like kiwi's suggestion of a little manuka honey.]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:32:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119667&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119667 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : When I was in the States (2 years...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119623&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119623 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 35097
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 10:41pm

When I was in the States (2 years ago) there was a huge recall on over the counter cough syrup as it was causing kids to stroke. Quite frightening. Not sure what it was but if you do a google search then it will let you know what the ingredient in question was and if the natural ones have it or not. Natural is not always safer. Read the labels.

I was told that coughing is the bodies way of clearing gunk from the chest but not sure of the validity of that. It is sure hard to watch your littlies cough until the throw up though. I do active manuka honey on a teaspoon which is quite good.   It just coats the throat and takes a bit of the tickle away.

Don't mean to put you off at all but make sure you read labels. ]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:41:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119623&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119623 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : Mt Dr told me they dont do much...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119572&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119572 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 35097
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 9:36pm

Mt Dr told me they dont do much either, or rather there is no proof that hey actually help, but I know when I use cough mixture it sure does help! So I dont really know why the dr's say that...

Anwyays, the stuff I got for DS when he had a cough(he was a few weeks off 2) is a kids honey mixture one, got it from the chemist and he hated it! So we just used vicks and he drank a lot of water, and had honey off a spoon.]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:36:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119572&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119572 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : i never use cough syrup either....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119517&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119517 Author: lizzle
Subject: 35097
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 8:57pm

i never use cough syrup either. dr told me that they do jack all. Then again, my kids get asthma when coughy and a cough syrup wouldn't help that at all]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:57:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119517&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119517 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : Peanut wrote:I think its only...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119307&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119307 Author: jazzy
Subject: 35097
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 5:52pm

Originally posted by Peanut Peanut wrote:

I think its only under 2's that they don't recommend it due to the ingredients used.


Could be & also it was for mr under 6, but I just use Vicks rubs...Not really into to much meds for the kids, but love the multi vits from Centrum.

]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:52:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119307&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119307 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : I think its only under 2&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119302&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119302 Author: Peanut
Subject: 35097
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 5:45pm

I think its only under 2's that they don't recommend it due to the ingredients used. ]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:45:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119302&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119302 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : Bizzy wrote:jazzy whats the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119288&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119288 Author: jazzy
Subject: 35097
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 5:32pm

Originally posted by Bizzy Bizzy wrote:

jazzy whats the reason behind no cough syrup?


I don't recall, just remember asking for some when the kids were sick & had coughs & my Dr advised against it as they are not good for kids, so we have never used them. ]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:32:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119288&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119288 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : Bizzy, I just got it from a Health...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119193&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119193 Author: Peanut
Subject: 35097
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 4:05pm

Bizzy, I just got it from a Health Food shop but think some chemists stock it too.

I used Comvitas throat lozanges while pregnant and they were great so imagine their cough syrup would be too.]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:05:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119193&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119193 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : peanut where do you get that from? jazzy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119182&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119182 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 35097
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 3:56pm

peanut where do you get that from?

jazzy whats the reason behind no cough syrup?]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:56:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119182&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119182 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : I used &#034;Kiwiherb Organic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119165&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119165 Author: Peanut
Subject: 35097
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 3:39pm

I used "Kiwiherb Organic herbal chest syrup" with my boys.

Its awesome. I Brought it while I was pregnant with number 2 as had a wicked cough and now use it with the boys.

Its perfectly safe for under 2's which is great and it actually appears to work.

]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:39:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119165&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119165 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : I have never given my kids cough...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119023&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119023 Author: jazzy
Subject: 35097
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 1:45pm

I have never given my kids cough medicine & my oldest is 9yrs. The Dr put me off them & he would never prescribe them to me when I first asked. . I would ring your Dr or heathline for advise first if you have not used them before.]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:45:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119023&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119023 <![CDATA[Anyone recommend a cough syrup? : Hi all, Just wondering if anyone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119007&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119007 Author: Squidsmum
Subject: 35097
Posted: 05 August 2010 at 1:30pm

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone can recommend a natural-ingredient cough/cold syrup for littlies? I've seen a few advertised, including Clinicials Prospan and Comvita's new Cof-Ex syrup, but am keen to hear from anyone who's tried these (or others) before buying :)]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:30:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35097&PID=1119007&title=anyone-recommend-a-cough-syrup#1119007