The effect isn t huge says dr.
Vicks baby balsam vs baby rub.
It still has that vick s type of smell so opens the airways.
Vicks babyrub is a non medicated formula that contains fragrances of eucalyptus rosemary and lavender.
Yes we use the baby balsam and i feel it really helps.
With fingers flat stroke up the sternum around the top of the chest out to the shoulders down to the base of the ribs and back to the bottom of your baby s sternum making a heart shape repeat this several times as long.
But more safe as you ve stated i put a little on his chest and back and helps him sleep.
Rubin but it can be significant in infants and young children under 2 who have very small airways to begin with.
I need some vicks vapo rub but i all i have is baby balsam.
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Combined with your loving touch it is perfect to calm soothe and relax your baby.
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Or should i be using baby rub.
Vicks babybalsam is specially developed for your baby in association with baby and skin experts.
Warm your hands and rub a small dab of vicks baby balsam on your fingertips then place both hands on your baby s chest.
My dad is trying to tell me they re the same thing.
My boy has a bad head cold and the balsam helps him to breathe.
Made with fragrances of rosemary lavender eucalyptus and extract of aloe vera and is dermatologists confirmed.
Together with your loving touch vicks babybalsam helps to gently moisturise calm soothe and relax your baby.
However some of the active ingredients in vicks are not safe for young children.
Apply on chest neck back and soles of feet for moisturizing and soothing baby care.
There are many people who believe using vicks vaporub on a baby s feet can help reduce a cough and congestion.
Can be used as needed on babies 3 months and older.
Specially developed in association with baby and skin experts vicks babyrub is suitable for babies 3 months and above.
The ingredients in vicks vaporub can irritate the airways and increase mucus production.
Vicks babybalsam rub moisturises soothes and relaxes your baby.